東長寺 · Fukuoka · japan

Tōchō-ji

Tōchō-ji is a significant Shinto temple founded in 806 AD and is notable for its large wooden statue of Buddha. The temple complex serves as a cultural hub and showcases beautiful gardens, traditional architecture, and a mix of shinto and buddhist practices, reflecting the historical syncretism of religions in Japan.

Notable for

Largest seated wooden Buddha statue