Carving the Buddhaalpha 日本語
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Standing Guze Kannon救世観音立像

Sculptor unknown

Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

Date
7th century
Location
Yumedono, Hōryū-ji, Ikaruga, Nara Map
Designation
National Treasure
Material
Wood with lacquer and gold leaf

Viewing

A hidden image (hibutsu). It cannot normally be seen; it is shown only on the days below.

  • Special autumn opening.Next 22 October – 23 November 2026source: Wikipedia
  • Special spring opening, from the ceremony on 11 April; the closing date changes from year to year.source: Wikipedia

Dates change. Always check the temple's own announcement before you travel.

See the other openings

Facts drawn from: 法隆寺 (Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)

No English title is published by the holder; a conventional English rendering is used here.

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