Naritasan Kurume Branch Temple
Japanese name：
成田山久留米分院
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Main Image Kyusei Jibo Daikannon (Great Motherly Kannon) Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsGentlenessSolemnityPeacefulness
DescriptionNaritasan Kurume Branch Temple is home to the 62 m-tall Kyusei Jibo Daikannon, an enormous reinforced-concrete statue of a compassionate Kannon holding a child about 13 m tall. Jewels adorn the byakugo (urna) on its forehead. A spiral staircase inside leads to viewing windows overlooking the surrounding area. Visitors can pray before the immense figure and explore its interior, making it one of Kurume's major Buddhist landmarks.
Basic Information
Spot ID
9806
Temple / Site
Naritasan Kurume Branch Temple
Visiting Area
Before and Inside the Kyusei Jibo Daikannon
Visiting Status
Viewable from outdoors; paid interior visit (weekdays 9:00–16:00, weekends and holidays 9:00–16:30; last reception 30 minutes before closing)
Address
福岡県久留米市上津町1386-22
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