Usuki Stone Buddhas

  • Published on : 18/08/2016
  • by : Japan Experience

The Usuki Stone Buddhas (magaibutsu) are a collection of ancient Buddhist statues that are carved directly into exposed rock, in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.

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