[Kyoto] You've never seen such a big Buddha! Introducing the Afro Buddha

Konkai-Komyoji Temple in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture is the temple where Honen Shonin first built his hermitage in 1175 when he was 43 years old. It is known for its Afro Buddha, a large Buddha statue with an afro👩‍🦱 hairstyle. The Goko Shii Amida Buddha, enshrined on the side of the approach to the three-story pagoda, has become popular online in the past few years because its curls of hair look like an afro. It is said that Goko Shii Amida Buddha's hair grew freely due to his long period of training, which resulted in his afro-like hair. 📌Afro Buddha (inside Konkai-Komyoji Temple) 📌121 Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8331 📌It is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms🌸 and autumn leaves🍁, so we recommend visiting in spring or autumn 📌Famous rating★★☆☆☆ #Kyoto sightseeing #777 #Kyoto trip #Kyoto #Higashiyama #Konkai-Komyoji Temple #Kurodani #Temple tour #Temple #Afro Buddha #Afro #Buddha