北条の五百羅漢

It has been designated as an important cultural property by Hyogo Prefecture as the 500 Rakan stone Buddha statue of Hojo. 459 stone Buddha statues are enshrined on the north side of the precincts of Rakanji Temple. The creator is unknown, but it is believed that it was produced in the temple of Sakamiji by the priest, Takatsugu, and the sexton, Kiyoshi Takase. Although it is not technically advanced, it has a unique expression like Moai on Easter Island, and I was attracted to its simplicity. The date of production is unknown, but it is said that it was during the Keicho era (1596-1615). The material is rhyolite that can be obtained locally. One theory is that it was modeled after a naturalized person. It has been known nationwide for a long time, and it has been touted as "If your parents see it, you should be the 500 Arhats of Sakami Hojo." It is said to have a face. It is also the charm of Rakanji Temple to look for it. It was designated as a city-designated cultural property on January 5, 1968. It is also designated as one of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Hyogo prefecture. Furthermore, on March 20, 2018 (Heisei 30), it was designated as a cultural property (historic site) designated by Hyogo Prefecture. It used to be a part of the temple of Sakamiji (500 Rakan). After the abolition of Buddha in the Meiji era, it became a government-owned land and the Yakushido was relocated to the present location to become a temple.

I visited on a weekday when no one was there. As soon as I entered the facility, it started to rain and I was rushed because of the cold, but I was healed by the solemn atmosphere and the gentle faces of many Rakans, probably because it was a purifying rain. It was a pity that I couldn't use the good toilet because it was locked on weekdays ??

I feel relaxed. The priest is also very kind.

Until recently, it was not known in detail who made the 500 Hyaksan Stone Buddha, which is full of character. However, according to a city survey in 2015 (2015), a Buddha statue was created in the early Edo period, and the stone Buddha was originally located in Sakamiji Temple, south of Rakanji Temple. It is now considered to have been built for memorial service. Stone Buddha uses local tuff called Takamuro stone, all carved by human hands. I think the charm of this stone Buddha is the texture of manual work that is different from the one made by machine. Worship: 2020/05/22

"Hojo's 500 Rakanji" Details such as when and who made it were unknown, but a city survey in 2015 found that a Buddha statue was made in the early Edo period, and the stone Buddha was originally located at Sakamiji Temple in the south of Rakanji Temple. It is believed that it was built for the maintenance of the temple, worship, and memorial service accompanying the reconstruction. A local tuff called Takamuro stone is used, and for the 4th century, it showed appealing swords and silently refused to say anything. The mystery of this stone Buddha is gradually being unraveled. Originally, the construction of a stone Buddha is a manifestation of pure faith in mourning the deceased spirits. (This group of stone statues was devastated during the Warring States period, the temple was burned, and the temple was rebuilt in the early 17th century when the Edo period began. At that time, the Shaka Sanson statue and the Rakan statue were built. It is said.) Even though the carving technique is childish, when you think of the sad, beautiful and clear faith that was put into it in order to build the Stone Buddha 500, you cannot help but be impressed by the purity that can be squeezed. not. Approximately 500 stone Buddha statues in the early Edo period have remained in their original form, and have long been the subject of folk beliefs and folklore, saying that "an image that resembles someone". In any case, the color is rusty, the appearance is weathered, and the tasteful stone Buddha is touched once by the strange and rare stone Buddha group.

I went on the way to drive with my bride. You can see various expressions when you look at it from a distance as well as from near Mr. Gohyaku Rakan. I searched for the face of my late father, but couldn't find it. It's a nice place. Worth to go once!

The autumn leaves are about to end. It was nice to see the sun, but I couldn't express it in a photo.

Kasai City In Hojo 500 Rakan A nice garden Color the seasons