Kiyomizu Magaibutsu Travel Guide

Free Guide: Explore ancient Buddhist carvings at Kiyomizu Magaibutsu in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, a site of historical and artistic significance.

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Kiyomizu Magaibutsu

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Explore ancient Buddhist carvings at Kiyomizu Magaibutsu in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, a site of historical and artistic significance.

Kiyomizu Magaibutsu is a historical site in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, featuring Buddhist images and Sanskrit characters carved into a cliff. It's the largest of many Buddhism-related sites in the Kawanabe area.

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Minamikyushu, Kagoshima 897-0202

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Driving

From the Kawanabe Interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline, Kiyomizu Magaibutsu is a 10-minute drive. Follow the signs for Kiyomizu Magaibutsu. Parking is available near the site. Note that parking availability may be limited during peak seasons.

Public Transport

From Minamikyushu city, take a local bus towards Kawanabecho Kiyomizu. Alight at the bus stop closest to Kiyomizu Magaibutsu, from where it is a short walk to the site. Bus schedules may be infrequent, so check timings in advance. A single bus fare will typically cost around ¥300-¥500.

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Kiyomizu Magaibutsu is a significant historical site located in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima. This site is the largest of numerous Buddhism-related landmarks in the Kawanabe area. It showcases around 200 Sanskrit characters, five-tier stone pagodas (gorinto), memorial pagodas (hokyoin), and various Buddhist images etched into a 20-meter-tall, 400-meter-wide cliff along the Manose River.The site's large "dai" gorinto, believed to have been created in the late Heian period, stands 12 meters tall, making it the largest in Japan. The Sanskrit characters, inscribed in circular "moons" and dating back to the mid-Kamakura period, are renowned for their size and the beauty of the characters.Visitors can explore the carvings and experience a sense of history and spirituality. The site offers a unique glimpse into Japan's Buddhist past and the artistic skills of ancient artisans.

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