Unganzen-ji Temple
雲巌禅寺
Explore a historic Zen temple, cave, and park with samurai connections and scenic views.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple, also called Iwato Kannon.
- Established by the Zen monk Tōryō Eiyo.
- Main deity is a horse-headed Kannon statue.
- Temple grounds are a designated historic site.
What to see
- 16 Rakan and 500 Rakan stone statues.
- Reigando Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi wrote.
- Treasure hall with Miyamoto Musashi's sword and self-portrait.
- Iwatono-sato Park surrounds the temple.
- Kuroiwa Observatory offers views of Mount Unzen-Fugen.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本県熊本市西区松尾町平山589 Open in Google Maps
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