The size of the 6.8-meter-high wooden statue of the Great Buddha, completed in 1921 and painted with all gold leaf, is simply overwhelming.
Visit the oldest temple in Iwanai, "Jodo Shu Kikouin". Completed in 1921, the 6.8-meter-high wooden statue of the Great Buddha is simply overwhelming.
It is said to be the largest wooden statue of the Great Buddha north of Tokyo, and was designated as Iwanai-cho Tangible Cultural Property No. 1 in 1969. It is a 7-minute walk from the roadside station. It is located on "Teramachi-dori," a street lined with temples.