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Seated Miroku (Maitreya)弥勒仏坐像

Sculptor unknown

Nyorai (Buddha)

Date
892 (Kanpyo 4)
Location
Jison-in, Kudoyama, Wakayama Map
Designation
National Treasure
Material
Wood
Dimensions
H. 91 cm

Viewing

It cannot normally be seen; it is shown only on the days below.

  • A hidden image, said to be opened once every 21 years (after the 21st, the day of Kukai's death).source: Wikipedia

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

See the other openings

Facts drawn from: 慈尊院 (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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