National Treasure Usuki Stone Buddha

The Usugi stone Buddha (Umaki Buddha), which has 60 groups of four groups, is said to have been carved from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period, and as Japan's leading Umaki Buddha, it is the only national treasure designated. The ancient stone buddha, in particular, constitutes a magnificent mandaras centered on Dainichi Nyorai, a splendid piece of face-down and neatly-faced, reminiscent of wood carving. The Usuki Stone Buddha has been known as a place of faith since ancient times, and it is said that there are various benefits such as academic fulfillment and marriage, and it is possible to write wishes on the prayer paper provided in front of the ancient stone Buddha and post them in the prayer box.

On the slope of the middle of the hill, a shallow [gon] is built, consisting of three large and small statue of Nyorai. It is made in a different technique from the old garden stone buddha, and has rough flea marks on the surface, but is popular with the innocent children's face.

On the vast grounds that cut through Sugiyama, there are also accommodations and dining facilities, as well as the Usuki Yakushi no Yu at the one-day hot spring. The hot springs springing up from 1300m underground are light green and reputed as hot water that clings to their trolly skin. I want to enjoy the majestic outdoor baths and inner baths that use the natural bedrock as it is. I would like to visit the Usuki Daibutsuden, which enshrines 70 large Buddhas.