Nanzoin Temple

南蔵院

The world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue is a must-see !

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Nanzoin Temple, the head sacred place of Sasaguri Shikoku Pilgrimage, is also an independent head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Buddhism. The reclining Buddha statue (Shaka Nehanzo), built in 1995, is 41 meters long, 11 meters high, and 300 tons, making it one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Inside the body, there is a sacred space called “Busshari”, which houses Buddha’s remains. Visitors can also experience “sand-stepping of 88 temples of Shikoku”, pilgrimage simulation by stepping on sand (there is a fee to visit inside the body).
Thanks to the zealous missionary efforts of the priest and the enthusiasm of the local people, this temple is now counted one of the “Japan’s Three New Shikoku Pilgrimages”.

Nanzoin Temple is not a tourist attraction. It is a place of important prayer. Please visit here quietly and respectfully.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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・Eating and drinking while walking
・Smoking and drinking
・Talking loudly, making noise, or any other behavior that disturbs others around you
・Use of selfie sticks, stabilizers, tripods, or similar items
・Exposure of tattoos
・Wearing revealing clothes (hot pants, shorts, mini-skirts, camisoles, etc.)
・Taking photographs for a long time.
・Actions that obstruct the passage of visitors
・Photographing in flamboyant clothing or in any other manner deemed unsuitable for temple photography is not permitted.

In addition to the above, please note that you will be asked to leave the venue if you are found to be engaging in any other prohibited activities.

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Basic Information

Address (Japanese)	811-2405　福岡県糟屋郡篠栗町大字篠栗1035
Telephone Number	092-947-7195（9:00～16:30）
Open	9:00-17:00 *Reception for visit of inside the reclining Buddha : 9:30-16:00
Price	<Admission fee is required from Wednesday, May 7, 2025.> ・300 yen per person (free for children under 18 years old) ・200 yen per person for groups of 10 or more ・Groups of 10 or more must apply for entrance permission in advance. 　(Please download the application form to be submitted from the official website.) ・500 yen is charged separately in case of visit to inside of the reclining Buddha as a donation for prayer. ・Free of charge for Japanese nationals and residents with permission to stay in Japan (Proof required).
Car Park	No parking for buses ( Boarding or alighting for buses is not allowed)
Access	3 mins walk from “Kido Nanzoin-mae” station on JR Fukuhoku Yutaka line
Website	https://nanzoin.net/en/