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Kunisaki Peninsula – Discover Kyushu’s Authentic & Hidden Beauty
Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島), home of majestic mountains and rustic Buddhist temples is certainly one of Japan’s secret gem. Furthermore, the region is also home to an ancient 1,300 years old culture known as Rokugo Manzan (六郷満山). In essence, the place is a spiritual site nestled in a nature haven that is rich in history and culture. With that in mind, let us explore this lovely hidden destination shall we? Background of the Kunisaki Peninsula Read More Kunisaki Peninsula itself was formed from volcanic activities millions of years ago; which resulted in its current mountainous topography. It is located north-east of the island of Kyushu (九州), just north of the city…
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Monjusenji Temple – The Ultimate Spiritual Wisdom Spot of Kunisaki
Have you ever heard of the temple of wisdom known as Monjusenji (文殊仙寺)? This little mountain temple located in the Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) of Oita prefecture (大分県), is an off the beaten track destination that only the locals or the most die-hard explorers would have heard off. In fact, the temple is considered the go-to spot among meditation enthusiasts and nature lovers who wish to explore forest bathing. Let’s explore this enchanting spiritual spot deeper, shall we? History of Monjusenji Temple and How It is Related to Wisdom Read More Monjusenji (文殊仙寺), just like the Kunisaki peninsula’s poster boy, Futagoji (両子寺) was also built during the inception of the Rokugo…
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Futagoji Temple – A Complete Guide to Kunisaki Peninsula’s Poster Boy
The name Futagoji (両子寺) is no stranger for anyone who has visited or lived nearby the Kunisaki peninsula. And yet, this temple remains relatively unknown among the travel circle given its secluded location. Futagoji is a small mountain temple located deep within the forests in the center of the peninsula. Because of this and also its iconic twin Nio guardians (仁王) statues, Futagoji is widely considered as the poster-boy temple of the region. In fact during my exchange to Oita, Japan, this was one of the first temples that I visited on a field trip. Despite having to travel in a large group while being accompanied by the enthusiastic chatters…
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Awe-Inspiring Scenic Sites in the Kunisaki Peninsula
The Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) is certainly no slouch when it comes to its variety of scenic sites. Humongous Buddha statues, former temple sites as well as mountain landscapes, the region is undeniably a hotspot for those wishing to dwell into the wilderness. It comes with no surprise, as for centuries, the region is the center of the Rokugo Manzan (六郷満山) culture, a practice that assimilates Buddhism together with Shintoism and mountain practice. With that in mind, lets explore some of these hidden scenic sites of the Kunisaki Peninsula. Special thanks to Tourism Oita for the images in this article, including header image. Save In Pinterest No time to read this…
