Akata Giant Buddha

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Akata Giant Buddha (赤田大仏, Akata daibutsu) is a large indoor buddha located at Chōkoku temple Akata, Honjo, Yurihonjo. It was constructed in 1892 (?). The buddha is 7.878m high, but overall height is 9m.

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History

  • Chōkoku temple opened in 1775.

Events

  • February 11th
    Large wisdom prayer meeting (大般若祈祷会)
  • July 15th
    (開山忌　是山泰覚大和尚禅師 御捨油利御開帳)
  • August 22nd
    Buddha festival (大仏祭典)

Location

Akata Giant Buddha, Choukoku Temple
Akita, Yurihonjo city, Akata Aza Ueda Omote 115
正法山　長谷寺 (shoubouzan choukokuji)
秋田県本荘市赤田字上田表115

Tel: 0184-22-1349

See also

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