Hosenji Temple

Japanese name： 法泉寺

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Main Image Wooden Seated Statue Traditionally Identified as Yakushi Nyorai (now Shaka Nyorai) Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

Preserved at Hosenji, this seated wooden image is an Okayama Prefecture-designated Important Cultural Property. It measures 51.5 cm and is carved from a single block of hinoki cypress; the side of the head retains features of early-to-middle Heian-period sculpture. Temple tradition identifies it as Yakushi Nyorai, but its meditation mudra indicates Shaka Nyorai, and it was restored as a Shaka image in 1955. Viewing requires advance contact, with an approximately one-hour guided visit that also introduces other cultural properties at the temple.

Basic Information

Spot ID 8433

Temple / Site Hosenji Temple

Visiting Area Temple interior

Visiting Status Advance contact required (contact Hosenji; visit takes about 1 hour including explanation)

Address 岡山県井原市西江原町4841

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