Sekiyama Shrine
関山神社
Ancient mountain shrine with important Buddhist statues, a short walk from Sekiyama Station.
What it is
- Founded in 708.
- Was a Shugendo base until the Meiji period.
- Possesses Buddhist statues.
What to see
- Bronze standing Bodhisattva statue, oldest in Niigata Prefecture.
- Bodhisattva statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Shrine palace is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Main hall is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Bronze standing Amitabha statue is a Niigata Prefecture Cultural Property.
- Dragon flag is a Myoko City Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 21-minute walk from Sekiyama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県妙高市関山4804 Open in Google Maps
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