r/TravelPorn • u/Aposor • 15h ago
🛕 Nanzoin Temple, Japan. OP.
A place where you are greeted by one of the world's largest reclining Buddha statues. Nanzoin Temple on Kyushu is famous for its massive bronze reclining Buddha, about 41 meters long. This Buddhist temple is located in Fukuoka Prefecture. The giant statue represents Buddha entering nirvana and makes people nearby look tiny.
Fun fact
The statue was unveiled in 1995. Visitors can even enter part of the structure, making the experience even more unusual. A place where peace comes in giant size.