Hotei Buddha
The largest privately owned statue of Buddha in Japan, built by a total amateur, with an unconventional look.

šŸ“œ Reinforced concrete statue of Yakushi-nyorai, the Buddha of Healing, built by an acupuncturist in 1954.
šŸ” Located in a residential neighborhood, once surrounded by rice fields.

Why Go

šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ See Japan's largest privately owned Buddha, standing 18m tall.
šŸŒø Enjoy views surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
šŸ“ø Great for unique photos of an unconventional statue.
šŸš‚ Visible from the Inuyama Line train.

Tips

šŸš¶ About a 15-minute walk from Hotei Station.
šŸ’” Illuminated at night during year-end and New Year holidays.

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