2025 Sasaguri Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Fukuoka is not only known for its bustling urban atmosphere but also for its many surprising hidden gems. This time, I chose to escape the hustle and bustle and visit Nanzoin Temple, located in the outskirts of Fukuoka, to explore this serene temple and see the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue. 1. A Short Trip from the City to the Mountains Transportation: Take the JR from Fukuoka city to Sasaguri Station, then walk about 20 minutes to reach Nanzoin Temple. The path is quiet and shaded by trees, providing fresh air and instant relaxation. Recommended Departure Time: It is recommended to depart in the morning to avoid the afternoon tourist peak and enjoy a quieter environment. 2. Entering Nanzoin Temple: A Sanctuary for the Soul Nanzoin Temple is an ancient temple with a history of over a thousand years. Although the architecture is not luxurious, its simplicity brings a sense of peace. Walking along the winding paths into the temple, you are greeted with a strong sense of Zen, making it easy to let go of worries with each step. Highlight 1: The World's Largest Bronze Reclining Buddha Statue Nanzoin Temple is most famous for its 41-meter-long, 11-meter-high reclining Buddha statue. The serene and compassionate green Buddha is detailed with gold leaf textures. Visitors can walk around the statue, experiencing a sense of spiritual cleansing. Highlight 2: Buddhist Story Carvings Surrounding the reclining Buddha are numerous carvings and images depicting Buddhist stories, intricately and vividly presented. Even those unfamiliar with Buddhist culture can feel the power of goodness and beauty from these stories. 3. A Pleasant Surprise: Prayer Experience in the Temple The temple has a small prayer area where visitors can light incense, hang a small wooden plaque (ema), and write down their wishes for the future. The atmosphere here is particularly tranquil, with everyone silently praying, filling the space with a sense of peace. 4. The Natural Beauty Surrounding the Temple Nanzoin Temple is surrounded by lush mountains and waters, especially beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn. If time permits, you can also visit one of the nearby Sasaguri 88 temples to experience the religious culture of Fukuoka. 5. Practical Tips 1. Transportation Suggestion: Walking within the temple requires some physical strength, so wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. 2. Best Seasons: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, with pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. 3. Food Recommendations: There are some small stalls outside the temple offering simple Japanese bento and snacks, which you can enjoy while admiring the surrounding scenery. Conclusion: A Recharge Station for the Soul Nanzoin Temple is not as crowded as the temples in Kyoto, but its low profile allows visitors to better appreciate the charm of this land. If you come to Fukuoka, don't miss this quiet place where you can have a conversation with yourself!

📍Address: Tozan Kannon Temple, Fukuoka Various red leaf information online: Tonzan Kannon Temple is among the top 3 in Fukuoka Therefore, despite the inconvenience of transportation, I still tried to see it. 🗓️Itinerary: I went to Xiaosu Station and tried to hail a taxi. I tried using GO at both the north and south exits for 5 minutes but nothing happened. Luckily, I met a taxi at the station. Based on my experience, in small places, taxis will be waiting to pick up cars when they arrive or are about to leave. The one-way taxi fare for going up or down the mountain is ~3,000 yuan. The mountain is divided into two areas. There are not many people on weekdays, but due to the popularity, many locals still drive up. Overall, there are fewer people than in Kyoto. Some maple leaves are still yellowish, maybe because of the different tree species, but the ones here in Tennoin are basically red and half of them have fallen. This most beautiful place is probably only going to last until the weekend. Due to time constraints, there are still many corners that I didn't go into, including a paid tower that I didn't go into. I felt that the long-range telephoto shot at the turning point on the mountain road would be better, but it was against the light so I didn't take it in the end. 💞Recommended reasons: There is a courtyard with a wall of red plants behind it. It is not a maple leaf, but a plant that grows on the ground. I did not take a photo of it. If the return trip is during a popular time like around noon, you will probably be able to see it at the gate. arrive After sending off the passengers, you can go down the mountain by waving your hand. Of course, I have done it. Prepare. If you can't get a taxi, you can walk down the mountain on the 8-kilometer county road. If you are lucky, you can share a car with others. You can ask the tourists around you. guest Some personal opinions on photographing maple leaves: if it is side light at noon, you can consider using a polarizing filter to reduce the highlight reflections on the leaves, so that the overall feeling is closer to the tolerance of the naked eye. Otherwise, the color will be dry, and it will not have much effect even if you use it in full backlight or front light. You don't need to use it in the morning and evening, since the sun's angle is low and the light ratio is not large anyway. For this reason, I retired the Haida Nanopro that I had used for 6 years, and bought the best Marumi Prime CPL and a Kenko ZX CPL from Biccamera overnight. I will try the effect later. The timing of the visit this year is changing. I may go to Nagoya and Kyoto first to take photos of places I haven't taken before, and then come back to Kyushu. Hotels in Japan are extremely expensive now. In order to accurately follow the maple leaves, I basically checked the itinerary while traveling. Almost half of my expenses were spent on accommodation. #Tunshan Kannon Temple #Fukuoka #Kyushu #Fukuoka Travel #Kyushu Travel #FukuokaRedLeaves #KyushuRedLeaves #JapanRedLeaves #KyotoRedLeaves #Japan #FukuokaItinerary

FUKUOKA / sasaguri A stylish cafe in a place like this?! It felt like that, but I enjoyed the healthy lunch💗 You can choose your main bowl It's a healthy lunch😘 I'm happy to be able to eat 13 kinds of vegetables🤍 The red shrimp was bigger than I expected and very satisfying◎ The sweet and sour pork was also delicious! It was more filling than I expected and I was very satisfied 👏🏼 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ▼bubude coffee 〒811-2415 1-7-18 Tsunamikuro, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka ⏰am11-pm5 Closed: Fridays, Sundays 🚗Several free parking spaces available ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ If you found this helpful, please give us a like ˗ˏˋ ˎˊ˗ as it will encourage us ♡(•ө•) Thank you! We also have a lot of other travel information! Come and see~~~ #Fukuoka trip #Fukuoka cafe #Fukuoka gourmet #Fukuoka outing information #Gourmet #Cafe #Drive #Travel #Solo trip #100 travel styles

Nanzoin Temple is located in Sasaguri, a part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. This temple is famous for its large Reclining Buddha statue, which is one of the largest reclining Buddha statues in the world. Nanzoin Temple is situated in a peaceful area of Sasaguri, about 25 kilometers from Fukuoka city. This makes it convenient to visit the temple from Fukuoka, with a travel time of approximately 30 minutes by train.

#FamilyTrip 📍Nonyama Kannonji Temple My family and I visited Nonyama Kannonji Temple during the autumn leaves season✨The autumn leaves and the Enkianthus campanulatus were red and it was the perfect time to see them. This photo spot is popular, so people lined up and took turns taking photos so we took our photos with our parents and children🍁 Entry is free and parking is free, so on weekends during the autumn leaves season, there is a long line of traffic jams to get to the parking lot, and it gets pretty crowded🚗 Nonyama Kannonji Temple📍227-4 Hagio, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture🕰️9:00-17:00 Free entry🅿️Free parking available #100TravelStyle #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaTrip #FukuokaAutumnLeaves #Sasaguri

#JapanTravel My first time driving around Japan, I took everyone to Nanzoin Temple, a temple located in Fukuoka, Japan. It is a large bronze reclining Buddha temple. . This is considered a popular tourist attraction in Fukuoka. With a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, but when I went, it was raining a little, so it was beautiful in another way. There are also many other statues and Buddha images. Anyone who visits Fukuoka must stop by to pay homage and ask for blessings here. . How to get there: If traveling by train from Hakata Station, take the Sasaguri Line to Kidonanzoin-Mae Station and walk for about 5 minutes. #nanzoin #fukuoka #Fukuoka #PrayForBlessingsFukuokaRecliningBuddha #LostTravelWithYou #longtravelwithyou

I'd like to go to Cafe Touka next time I go to Fukuoka A stylish cafe with a beautiful building that blends in with nature surrounded by lush green mountains The food and cafe menu are said to be very delicious, and I felt very comfortable spending time there There is a burger shop next door that was also very nice, so I want to eat a burger next time I come 　 ━━ ━━ ━━ ━━ #Cafe Touka ━━ ━━ ━━ ━━ #Fukuoka Tourism #Amazing Views #Fukuoka Trip

#tripmemory2022 ⁣ ⁣ Wakasugi no Yu♨️⁣ ⁣ Located at the foot of Mt. Wakasugi♨️⁣ The large bath is only open on weekends⁣ It was a weekday so we only had the family bath⁣ There are 13 semi-open-air family baths in total, each with a different atmosphere. ⁣ The water is replaced every time and comes out when you insert a wooden tag, but it is not a hot spring. ⁣ There was a toilet in the room, but I was surprised that there was no door 😅⁣ ⁣ I heard that the view from the large bath is great, so I'd like to go there on the weekend ♨️⁣ ⁣ Bath fee: 800 yen (adults) 400 yen (children)⁣ Family bath: bath fee + 500 yen⁣ ⁣ 🗾679 Wakasugi, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ⁣ 📍Wakasugi no Yu⁣ 🗓Closed on Thursdays⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #Fukuoka⁣ #Sasaguri⁣ #Hot springs ⁣

#tripmemory2022 I bought a year-end jumbo lottery ticket, so I came here to pray for a win. First, I washed my coins at Hakozaki Shrine, then bought a ticket at a popular lottery counter. And finally, I came here to pray. It seems that the reason why everyone comes here is because the head priest here won a big lottery ticket. May you be blessed with good fortune🙏

#tripmemory2022 A visit to Kojin Chaya near the entrance to Sasaguri Nanzoin Temple I went there when I went to Nanzoin Temple to pray for the lottery. It's cheap and comes with lots of small bowls, so you'll be satisfied. It's located near the free parking lot at Nanzoin Temple. Why not stop by after visiting the temple?

#TravelJapan #TravelAbroad Nanzoin Temple #TheWorld'sLargestRecliningBuddhaTemple Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan This temple is famous for asking for good fortune. Recommended by #spiritualists, jot down the coordinates. The Buddha statue was built in 1995 and is made of copper mixed with tin. It weighs over 300 tons. It is very large, about the same size as the Statue of Liberty. • Open: 10:00-16:30 • No admission fee (except for entering the Buddha statue, which costs 500 yen). • Travel recommendations: From Fukuoka, take the JR Sasaguri Line and get off at Kido Nanzoin Mae Station (4 stations). It takes 20 minutes on the train and then walk up the mountain to the temple for about 5 minutes. #nanzoin #fukuoka #traveljapan

#AutumnFoliage ⁣Tenno-in Temple in Sasaguri. The mountain name is Hokotateyama. This is the 36th temple of the Sasaguri Shikoku Pilgrimage, and I met a pilgrim on this day. Everywhere in Sasaguri is in full bloom🍁 I recommend visiting temples at this time of year🍁 ⁣ Photo date: 2022.11.14⁣ 🗾Hagio, Sasaguri-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture Hokotateyama Tenno-in Temple, 36th temple of the Sasaguri Shikoku Pilgrimage ⁣ ⁣

#AutumnFoliage Nonzan Kannonji Temple⁣ ~Special viewing in autumn🍁⁣ ⁣ Special viewing of the Yugi Daihoto Pagoda⁣ The Kongo-bo Sakurakaku Yugi Pagoda, which stands on the back of the golden turtle, was built over a period of three years from 2019,⁣ and wooden Yugi pagodas are rare. ⁣ We could take the commemorative scattering flowers home, but⁣ we scattered flowers while praying for two wishes to the two-headed Aizen Myoo (Tsukushi Yakujin), the principal image of the deity🙏⁣ ⁣ Photo taken on: 2022.11.14⁣ 🗾 227-4 Hagio, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ⁣ 卍Koyasan Shingon Sect Donzan Kannon-ji Temple ⁣ ⁣ Autumn special viewing🍁⁣ Viewing hours: 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:00)⁣ Admission fee: 400 yen⁣ ⁣ ⁣

#AutumnLeaves Bright red Dodantsutsuji around Hyakukannon-do 🍁 I wonder if I won't make it this year. ⁣ I thought so, but it was beautiful 🍁 ⁣ Arrived just after 12 o'clock on a weekday 🚗³₃⁣ It was fine because I was just switching with a car going home, but it seems like it would be better to go earlier on the weekend 🍁🍂⁣ There seems to be information on detour routes, so please check the official website. ⁣ ⁣ Photo date: 2022.11.14⁣ 🗾 227-4 Hagio, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ⁣ 卍Koyasan Shingon Sect Donzan Kannon-ji Hyakukannon-do ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

THE WORLD'S LARGEST BRONZE RECENT BUDDHA AT NANZO-IN TEMPLE IN FUKUOKA Nanzo-in Temple (南蔵院) is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The temple is famous for the world's largest reclining Buddha statue, located in a Buddhist complex with many shrines and prayer houses scattered across the hillside. The complex is extremely beautiful and is a popular tourist destination in Fukuoka Prefecture as well as the Kyushu region. In addition to the natural scenery and sacred reputation that has spread throughout Fukuoka, Nanzo-in Temple is also attractive because of the prominent bronze reclining Buddha statue here. The bronze statue called Nehanzo or Shakanehanzou is 11m high, 41m long and weighs more than 300 tons, and is also the largest reclining Buddha statue in the world. + Location: Nanzo-in Temple 南蔵院 + Address: 1035 Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka, 811-2405 + 〒811-2405 福岡県糟屋郡篠栗町篠栗1035 + Opening hours: 9:00~17:00 + Admission: free. However, you can donate 500 yen to the prayer room here. + How to get there: Nanzoin is located 21 minutes from Kido Nanzoin-mae Station on the JR Sasaguri Line (part of the larger Fukuhoku Yutaka Line) which runs from Keisen Station to Yoshizuka Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. Express trains from Hakata Station take 21 minutes to Kido Nanzoin-mae Station, local trains take 24 minutes. #couplestrip

Beautiful temple in the middle of nature. There are several paths leading to different altars. There's a train station nearby, but if you are driving, there is a big parking lot one street down - if the small parking lots in front of the temple are full. it's a 30-minute drive from downtown Fukuoka. It is possible to pay 500 yen and enter the Buddha statue. You also get to write a wish and give it for a monk's blessing. All instructions are in Japanese though. Make sure to wear knee length shorts or pants. Tatoos should also be covered. There's also a nice restaurant at the back of the souvenir shop at the bottom of the slope.

Location: Nanzo-in Temple 南蔵院 + Address: 1035 Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka, 811-2405 + 〒811-2405 Nanzo-in Temple 1035 + Opening hours: 9:00~17:00 + Admission: free. However, you can donate 500 yen to the prayer room here. + Access: Nanzoin is located 10 minutes from Kido Nanzoin-mae Station on the JR Sasaguri Line (part of the larger Fukuhoku Yutaka Line) that runs from Keisen Station to Yoshizuka Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. Express trains from Hakata Station take 21 minutes to Kido Nanzoin-mae Station, local trains 24 minutes.

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Fukuoka Nanzoin Temple is the head temple of the Sasaguri Shikoku sacred site and the main temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. It is famous for its bronze statue of Sakyamuni's Nirvana, which is 41 meters long and 11 meters high. ✅The world's largest statue of Sakyamuni's Nirvana ✅ Landmarks of Sasaguri Shikoku Shrine Sohonji Temple ✅Representative buildings of Sasaguri Town ✅ Unlike most Buddha statues in Japan, this one is a reclining Buddha, not a sitting Buddha address 1035 Sasaguri, Sasaguri Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture transportation About 5 minutes on foot from JR Kido-Minami-Zaoin-mae Station

Last time I went to Kyushu🇯🇵 self-drive🚗 Attraction 1️⃣👉🏻Fukuoka Nanzoin There is the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha🪷 in the Southern Tibetan courtyard Length 41 meters lying height 11 meters Overall weight approx 300 metric tons is about the same size as the Statue of Liberty🗽 The source of funds for the construction of this bronze statue of the Reclining Buddha is said to be Won a lottery ticket of 130 million yen💴 while staying at the hospital All dedicated so this lying Buddha 🪷 became a lot People who want to win lottery tickets can come and pray 🙏🏻 There are small games to play next to the lying Buddha🎯 You can exchange for a mini golden lying Buddha to take home☺️ 📍Nanzangyuan 1035 Oji Shinoguri-cho, Shinoya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture #OverseasTravel #JapanGood Places #Japan Travel Guide

Nanzoin Temple is the same size as New York's Statue of Liberty, the reclining Buddha of Nanzoin Temple, in Sasaguri, Fukuoka, Japan. This area has recently become a popular place for tourists, as you can enjoy both traditional Japanese culture and breathe in the fresh air from the mountains here as well. If you walk around the statue, you will notice that there is a design on the sole of the Buddha's foot. The Bussoku, or Buddha's Foot, was the subject of prayer in early Indian Buddhism. This design carries the precious teachings and merciful heart of the Buddha. You can also walk around and see the other side of the Buddha too. Being able to worship the Buddha from any side, all the while appreciating the amazing size of the statue itself is incredible. #givethanks #givethanks

#Fukuoka Attractions The view from the Yoneyama Observatory is broad. Standing on the high place, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the entire valley. The mountains in the distance are stacked up layer by layer, as if they are displayed before your eyes like a scroll. The morning sun shines on the earth, covering the mountains with a layer of golden light, which makes people feel extremely shocked✨ The environment around the observatory is also very beautiful, surrounded by lush trees and blooming wild flowers, and the air is filled with fresh fragrance. The breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness. Take a leisurely walk here and enjoy the beauty of nature🍃

Although the weather is not very good, the charming scenery is attractive enough to attract people to linger #Fukuoka #FukuokaGundam #Sakura

Absolutely stunning! I highly recommend friends in Fukuoka to take a few hours to visit Nanzoin. The wild cherry blossoms here are truly the best, unlike the crowded cherry blossom viewing spots in the city. Nanzoin's Reclining Buddha is the largest bronze statue in the world, measuring 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing about 300 tons. It was built in 1995. Initially, I came to see this Nirvana statue, but I was moved to tears by the cherry blossoms along the way and in the mountains. Clusters of cherry blossoms are embedded in the mountains, standing beside the railway, nestled by the river, and scattered around houses. The red maples and blooming flowers complement each other, creating a picturesque and wild scene. Being here feels like time has slowed down, allowing you to savor every cherry blossom view. Surrounded by these cherry blossoms, the meaning of the Reclining Buddha becomes more tangible: winning while lying down! In the embrace of cherry blossoms, this giant Reclining Buddha appears particularly peaceful, as if telling the story of tranquil times. Such a Nanzoin not only has an awe-inspiring Buddha statue but also mesmerizing cherry blossom scenery that makes it a rare and unmissable destination.

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #nanzointemple 👋Ohayo from Nanzoin Temple Sasaguri, Japan🇯🇵 Graduating to Nanzoin Temple is not difficult. You can take the 🚉JR train from Hakata Station and get off at Sasaguri Station. Get off in front of the temple and walk up the hill along the path. You can't use the Fukuoka tourist pass, but you can use the JR North Pass. The temple grounds are spacious, shady, and have great air. There are many smaller paths to worship the gods. But what you can't miss is the world's longest bronze reclining Buddha. People like to come here to pray for luck, money, and luck from gambling, hoping to be as lucky as the abbot who won the lottery twice. For Japanese monks, buying lottery tickets is not against the Buddhist precepts. This temple is the starting point of the Shingon pilgrimage. Open every day and there is no admission fee. 🎈https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG9ztZhN9UWsZn8Z6

#Get a discount without relying on luck Nanzoin Temple is home to a large bronze reclining Buddha. Admission is free. Open from 09.00-17.00 hrs. Nanzoin Temple is a beautiful temple in the middle of the mountains. It is very famous in Fukuoka. Many tourists like to visit. It is convenient to travel by train from the city. It only takes half an hour to get there. Inside the temple, there are many trees and plants that provide shade and coolness along the way. The air is also very good. #Nanzoin Temple #fukuoka

#Get a discount without relying on luck Nanzoin Temple is located in Sasaguri City, Fukuoka Prefecture. How to get there: Take the train out of the city for about 30 minutes. From Hakata Station, take the JR Sasaguri line and get off at Kido Nanzoin-mae Station, then walk for another 5 minutes. The atmosphere is very good, full of trees, shady, quiet, and there are statues of various animals along the way. Free admission #fukuoka #Nanzoin Temple

When traveling to Fukuoka, you must not miss Nanzoin Temple! This ancient temple is located on the edge of the bustling city, offering a peaceful retreat with a rich historical and cultural heritage. As you step into Nanzoin, the first thing that catches your eye is the majestic and solemn mountain gate. The intricate wooden brackets and eaves exude an ancient charm, as if telling stories of the past. Passing through the gate, the temple's courtyard is meticulously designed, with lush greenery and flourishing flowers. Every spring, the pink and white cherry blossoms bloom, contrasting beautifully with the red walls of the ancient temple, resembling a delicate watercolor painting. The main hall retains the traditional style of Japanese temples, with intricately carved beams and painted rafters, exuding grandeur. Inside the hall, deities and Buddhas are enshrined, with incense smoke curling around, as devotees pray with sincere reverence, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere. Walking through the temple, you can feel the strong religious ambiance and a sense of history. The temple also houses some ancient scriptures and Buddha statues, adding a touch of mystery to Nanzoin. Whether you seek spiritual solace or wish to explore the beauty of ancient Japanese architecture, Nanzoin is worth savoring.

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