Lotus House Birthtemple Okunoin

Info

Address:

1512-77 Tsukiji, Tamana, Kumamoto

Public Transportation:

JR Shin-Tamana Station → 15 minutes by car; or JR Tamana Station → 20 minutes by car

Car Access:

16km 25 minutes from Kyushu Expressway Kikusui IC via Prefectural Road No. 16

Phone Number:

0968-74-3533

Parking Number:

700 units/free

Business Hours

9 to 17 o'clock

Price

Visitation fee 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches

The Shinkei Gate, located at the entrance of Okunoin, grants the benefits of "Hanwaka Shinkei" to each participant

The Niōmon temple, which enshrines the Dainin-O-son, one of the largest in Kyushu, with a height of 3.9m. The top of the five-storied pagoda rising beyond it is the main temple.

The world's largest great Brahma bell, "Hiryū no Bells", has a seven-time tinkle with a visitor at lunch every day

Looking up at the great Buddha of the 13m-high Buddha of the Emperor's Buddha, the hearts of visitors are peaceful.

Baking Bell After throwing a bad dish at the observation center of Okunoin, pray for a connection with a loved one at the Baking Bell

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