Hanibe Rock Cave Temple, Ishikawa, Japan! Nailed the strong impact!
2023-08-17
There are many places in Japan that are called "rare spots," but one of the best in the Hokuriku region is the Hanibe Grotto in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This article introduces Hanibe Grotto, a chaotic facility that is talked about as a place where you can see the world of Buddha and hell at the same time.
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Hanibe Cave Temple, a rare spot in Ishikawa
The Hanibe Rock Cave Temple is a cave temple that was opened in 1951.
The name "hanibe" refers to "hanibe-shi," or "hanibe-maker," who makes haniwa, and nowadays refers to chosoka, or sculptors who make sculptures out of clay.
Literally, the Hanibe Rock Cave Museum displays many statues created by Hanibe (sculptors).
Many of the statues on display were created by the first head of the temple, Yuma Tsugata, and each piece is said to express his wishes for world peace and human prosperity.
After the death of the first abbot, his son, Hakuma Tsugata, became the second generation and produced many statues as well.
The hospital, which was built by a father and son, is filled with exhibits that recreate the world of Buddha and what it was like in hell.
Therefore, Hanibe Rock Cave Temple is popular for its chaotic world, which is different from ordinary temples.
It is said to be the most unusual spot in Ishikawa, or rather in Hokuriku. This is the perfect place for those who want to visit a slightly different sightseeing spot.
Viewing Warning! Preparation is important for the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple.
From the start to the finish line, the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple offers shocking views. If you look at the reviews of actual visitors, you will see that many of them say "it was scary ""it was creepy ".
Some of them were taken there as children and were traumatized.
Therefore, when visiting Hanibe Grottoes, it is recommended to learn about the place beforehand.
Here are some of the highlights of the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple. Please keep in mind that many of the photos have a strong impact.
The first thing you see when you visit the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple is a huge Buddha with anchor shoulders.
This is the Great Buddha called Shakamuni Buddha of Hanibe, built in 1983, 32 years after the opening of the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple.
"Some people may think that a big Buddha with only its head is unusual ", but in fact, this Hanibe Daibutsu is still incomplete, and a 33-meter-tall seated statue is planned as the completed model.
Nevertheless, it is said that it may be difficult to see the head of the Great Buddha of Hanibe in its completed form now that nearly 40 years have passed since its completion.
There is a room under the Great Buddha of Hanibe where many Suiko Jizo statues are arranged.
Yes, the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple is not just a rare spot, but also a temple for the offering of water children.
The giant Hanibe Daibutsu is very close to the smaller sized Daibutsu.
The face looks exactly like that of the Great Buddha of Hanibe, but it seems that this statue is an image of the completed form of the Great Buddha of Hanibe.
Square in front of Iwakudoin
The journey from the Great Buddha of Hanibe to the Rock Cave Temple is also quite a chaotic world.
Go ahead and go to the plaza in front of the rock cave, and you will see some lions and elephants. ......
I don't know why they are there, but I am sure they are there for a reason.
Near the lions and elephants, exotic statues of Buddha, Prince Shotoku, and philosopher Kitaro Nishida are randomly placed in a row.
Some of the statues are not well understood, but there is no written explanation in this area, so let's proceed without thinking too much about them.
temple hall containing an enshrined image of Amitabha
At the Amida Hall (Amida-do), located near the plaza, visitors can pray for their wishes to come true.
"If you write your wish on a plate made of hanibe ware, called a wish plate ", and throw it into the sacred box for the fulfillment of your wish, your wish will come true. If you visit the temple, please try it.
Blooming Hall (London, England)
Leaving the Amida Hall, Ryumeiden is located just before the rock cave temple.
This gallery exhibits the works of the first and second abbots of Hanibe Cave Cave.
The Birth Buddha, statues of Kannon, Yoshitsune, and others can be seen.
grotto
This is also the place not to be missed at the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple.
This rock cave temple was built using a cave from the ruins of a stone quarry.
Although the cave is not that long (about 150 meters), it is worth seeing as there are a large number of Buddhist statues on display inside.
Many of the exhibits are more impactful than ever, so if you plan to visit the Hanibe Grottoes in the future, be sure to check out what is going on inside the grottoes.
Entering the rock cave temple, the first thing you will see is Yume-ushi (dream cow).
The dream cow is said to have been made from a cow that the first head of the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple saw in his dream.
Passing the dream cow and continuing straight ahead, you will now reach an area depicting the life of Buddha.
In the center is the Birth Buddha, which was also in Ryumei-Den, surrounded by reliefs depicting the life of the Buddha.
As the name suggests, the Birth Buddha is a representation of the Buddha's appearance at the time of his birth.
It is said that Buddha was born from the right side of Lady Maya, and after taking seven steps, he chanted "Tenjo-tenkai-jonin ".
The reliefs are also quite shocking. Even if you understand that they are works of art, they may be a little too stimulating to look around with children.
Nirvana Buddha
After leaving the rock cave temple, visitors can head to the nature park.
The path to the nature park is uphill, so those who are not confident on their feet are asked to return to the original path. Also, the ground gets wet easily when wet, so please be careful on rainy days.
Now, inside the rock cave temple, there was a relief that traced the life of Buddha. But actually, there is no nirvana scene in that relief.
This is because the works of the Rock Cave Institute are designed so that they are finally complete when you see the Reclining Buddha statue in the Nature Park.
The path to the Reclining Buddha statue is steep, but if you want to enjoy Hanibe Rock Cave, you should definitely go to the Nature Park.
Hanibe Rock Cave Temple has a great impact on souvenirs.
There is also a souvenir shop selling unique goods at the Hanibe Rock Cave Temple.
There are many valuable souvenirs that can only be purchased here, so be sure to stop by after enjoying the tour.
This is a hanibe ware called "prayer demon ". It has a very hateful expression, which is a complete change from the demons in the rock cave.
Among the souvenirs are Hanibe Daibutsu goods, including T-shirts, tenugui hand towels, picture postcards, and much more.
It would be a good idea to buy one as a souvenir of your visit to Hanibei Grottoes or as a slightly different Ishikawa souvenir.
summary
Ishikawa Prefecture is home to many captivating and beautiful sightseeing spots, such as Kenrokuen Garden and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
Touring popular tourist spots is interesting, but if you want to "go somewhere a little different ", I highly recommend the Hanibe Grottoes.
However, some people seem to have a hard time with it, so if you are considering it, don't forget to do your homework.
"Facility Information "
Address: 1 Rikumyoji-cho, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa 923-0065, Japan
Phone number: 0761-47-3188
Opening hours: April-September 9:00-17:00/October-March 9:00-16:00
拝観料：Adults....800yen、Little people......500yen
URL：http://www.hanibe.com/
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