Shōbō-ji
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Statue created in 1790
The Gifu Great Buddha is a large Buddhist statue located in Shōhō-ji in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was conceived by the 11th head priest of Kinpouzan Shōhō temple, Ichyuu, around 1790, in hopes of averting large earthquakes and famines.
Address: 8 Daibutsucho, Gifu, 500-8018, Japan
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: +81 58-264-2760