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Gifu Daibutsu (Shoboji Temple)
Gifu Daibutsu, standing alongside the great Buddhas of Nara and Kamakura, is one of the "Three Great Buddhas of Japan." The 11th generation head priest of this temple, Priest Ichu, initiated its construction to protect the populace from repeated disasters. The construction took about 38 years and was completed in 1832.
Take a close look at the details of the Gifu Daibutsu and you’ll really appreciate its impressive size and exquisite craftsmanship.
Dairyoji Temple
Located on the border between Gifu City and Yamagata City, this Zen temple enshrines the Kannon Bodhisattva of Childbirth and Safe Delivery, which was commissioned by Emperor Go-Shirakawa. It's famously known as "The Temple of Prayer Daruma" for distributing prayer Daruma dolls.
The garden design at the temple is stunning, with a classic Zen style that makes you want to linger and take it all in.
Kayanoya
A former soy-sauce storehouse turned specialty ingredients shop. Kayanoya has spent 120 years helping more people enjoy “Washoku”, the world-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Japanese cuisine, with easy to use ingredients.
It's a favorite spot for housewives to shop!