Moto-Hakone Stone Buddhas
元箱根石仏群
A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.

📜 Group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues and pagodas.
🔍 Designated as a National Historic Site and includes Important Cultural Properties.

Why Go

🗿 See unique rock-cut Buddhist effigies from the Kamakura period.
🌋 Explore a sacred site in a volcanic area once feared as 'hell'.
📖 Discover legends of the Soga brothers and Yao-Bikuni associated with the site.
🚶‍♀️ Conveniently located near the old Tokaido Way and Ashinoyu Onsen.

Why Avoid

⛰️ Statues are exposed to elements, surfaces weathered and worn.
🚧 Site is cut into three spots by National Route 1.

Tips

📸 A visitor gallery is available to enhance your experience.

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