Mirokuji Temple

Japanese name： 弥勒寺

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Main Image Wooden Seated Miroku Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

Mirokuji Temple in Kaminuma, Nakada-cho, Tome City, preserves a wooden seated Miroku Nyorai as its principal image. Made of joined hinoki cypress, the 83.6 cm statue dates to the Kamakura period. It has a gentle face, especially a refined profile, and large spiral curls that reflect the influence of Song-dynasty sculpture. Tradition attributes the work to the Nara school of Buddhist sculptors represented by Unkei and Tankei, and the image has long received prayers for abundant harvests. A Tangible Cultural Property of Miyagi Prefecture, it is still affectionately worshiped as “Omiroku-sama.” The principal image is a hidden image unveiled only once every 33 years; the next unveiling is planned for 2031.

Basic Information

Spot ID 2213

Temple / Site Mirokuji Temple

Visiting Area Main Hall

Visiting Status Hidden image (unveiled once every 33 years; next unveiling planned for 2031)

Address 宮城県登米市中田町上沼字弥勒寺寺山63

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