The most amazing cemetery I have ever visited is located on a mountainside up behind the many temples that run along the Teramachi (temple town) district of the city. If you go up into the hills at Sofukuji and then wind your way to the left, going up and down the steep slopes, in and out, around and about, you will pass through a labyrinth of very old gravestones, Buddhist statues, huge trees, and secret corners. There is a surprise behind every turn. It is awe inspiring and beautiful at the same time. And from the ridge, you have an incredible view of the city below.
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Nagasaki's Great Buddhist Cemetery
Cemetery on mountain stretches along for over a mile

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Little gems like this surprise you all the time.

Not only gravestone, but statues as well.

The cemeteries sit on a slope behind the temples.

An ancient, lone statue that is well cared for.

A family grave?

Ancient histories and Buddhist lore are buried in these mountains.

Gravestones often sit right along the path.

Many statues sit alone, but others are gathered in groups.

Some families have their own little corner, tucked away under a group of trees.

I was told that this is the Guardian of Hell.

A small family plot, somewhere in the middle of the mountain.

You'll find the occasional Shinto shrine as well.
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賴國賢
8 years ago
This is how happy smiling Buddha
Victoria Vlisides
9 years ago
The expression on the statue's face is so cute!
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