- Usuki Stone Buddhas
The nihongo|Usuki Stone Buddhas|臼杵磨崖仏|Usuki Magaibutsu are a collection of stone sculptures of Buddhas, in Usuki,
Ōita Prefecture ,Japan .History
The Usuki Stone Buddhas were estimated to be carved during the 12th century, and consist of four groups of stone Buddhas. The reason why these stone Buddhas were carved here is unclear.
Cultural Properties
Among Usuki Stone Buddhas, 59 statues are selected as
National Treasures of Japan .They are the first national treasures inKyūshū , and also the first stone Buddhas selected as national treasures.Access
*Usuki-Sekibutsu JR Bus stop
References
* [http://www.usuki-kanko.com/tanosimu/isibotoke/sekibutu%20.html Usuki Stone Buddhas page of Usuki City Tourist Bureau] (Japanese)
*Japanese version of Wikipedia
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