Hanibe Gankutsu-in
Located in the northeastern area of Komatsu City, once known for its stone production. Inside a 150-meter-long cave opened in 1951 by sculptor Yuma Togata using a repurposed former quarry, many stone Buddha statues and more are enshrined, and its striking scenes have become a hot topic on social media in Japan and abroad.
It’s not a traditional solemn temple. It actually feels a bit eerie, even slightly spooky. The Buddha statues in the cave and the sculptures of hell scenes are really striking!
