Big Buddha in Aomori City
There is a Giant bronze Big Buddha statue located in Aomori city, which is about 1 1/2 hours from Misawa. It is almost 69 feet tall and weights 220 tons! It was built in 1984 and the Japanese go there to pray to their ancestors and for their dead children. There are also several different statues located throughout the park. I think the hardest thing about visiting these places as a Christian is knowing that there is a huge amount of idol/statue worship and that dead children are prayed to and made offerings to because their souls are considered in limbo, I can only explain it as a sometimes 'creepy' feeling. It has been interesting learning about Japanese beliefs and Buddhism. The park itself made for a nice stroll and scenery. Here are some pictures from the day.
Small building and statue, the building had some neat carvings on it
Dragon carvings from the building above
Pagoda in the park, notice how big it is compared to the kids
This is the temple you see when you first come into the parking lot
Big Buddha with people so you can appreciate the size
View of Big Buddha
Statue in the park
Statues at a fountain in the park
Huge bell
Fudoh-Muyoh is an angry looking statue and according to Buddhism his goals is to get rid of peoples worldly wrong desires.
Fudoh-Muyoh is an angry looking statue and according to Buddhism his goals is to get rid of peoples worldly wrong desires.
Labels: Aomori, Big Buddha, Japan, Travel
posted by Mrs. B @ 1:34 AM
3 Comments:
What amazing sights! You are so lucky to be able to spend some time in a country that is so rich in culture. When is it that you are moving to AL?
Again, great pictures! Seeing your pictures makes me think I want to add Japan to my travel wish list. Thanks
This is another go-to place for the kids and I to see before their summer vacation ends.
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