Nofukuji Temple, a 10-minute walk from JR Hyogo station, houses the Great Buddha and is a must-see place for tourists visiting Hyogo Prefecture. Access from Kobe on the JR Line is easy, and there is an annual event on May 9 and 10 called Hyogo Daibutsu Matsuri (Day of Enlightenment), which attracts a lot of crowds from the local community.
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Great Buddha at Nofukuji Temple
One of Japan's three Great Buddhas
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Sherilyn Siy
3 years ago
I enjoyed reading your photo captions. The lotus sutra reminds us that nothing is permanent... good to reflect on especially in these uncertain times.
Thanks Sherilyn and hope you get to visit this destination (if you have not already). Its been a while since I wrote this article. As you say, it is indeed something to reflect on every day we wake up in these uncertain times. THIS TOO SHALL PASS
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