Takanabe Daishi

Takanabe Daishi: An Adventure in Weird and Wonderful Japan

High on a hill overlooking Takanabe City in Miyazaki Prefecture is Takanabe Daishi, a Buddhist Temple that proves if you get off the beaten path, Japan is often even more strange and more wonderful th...

Fascinating, primitive, and unforgettable stone statues, out of nowhere

Sorry, if the people of Takanabe feel offended by the words, “out of nowhere.” I only meant to express my surprise in finding such an interesting and somewhat outrageous agglomeration of stone statue...

A lot of stone statues.

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It is a place where many mysterious stone statues are lined up in the back of the village on the mountain. According to the explanation, a person who once lived around here made these stone statues with his private property. If it is large, it is several meters high, and there are dozens of stone statues, including small ones. I don't think it's a place to come all the way, but it was a strange place.

Huge stone statue が made り out す different space

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The stone statue made by itself has the taste of 々 inside, and because it is unique, it may be divided into people who fit sensibly and people who do not fit, but as a place, it is on a hill with a good view. Because It's a good place to relax. There are many large and small stone statues, so I think you can spend a day just by looking at them all (laughs)! ?? If you are a car, you should get a walking map at the Takanabe Town Tourism Association before going.

It's a great presence.

Original Text

It is a mysterious place with many stone statues of various facial expressions, gestures, and sizes. It looks great on Instagram. Lol It is also a superb spot with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.