SPOT
This Niou statue is located at the temple gate of Zento-ji temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Two statues, Mijaku Kongo and Nanen Kongo, are enshrined on either side for the protection of Buddhism and make a gallant sight.
It is said to have been made by Kazama Sokei in 1918, and its spirited appearance makes it one of the most famous wooden Buddhist statues in Hokkaido.
Location
103 Tsuruoka, Kikonai-cho, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaido
10 min. drive from Kikonai Sta.
The information is current as of June 2022.
Please check the official website for details.
