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  • Myotoku-ji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Hondomachi Hontobaba 1148
    "Amakusa's first Zen Buddhist temple was founded in 1645. The temple tells about the history of Amakusa Christians. After the Amakusa Shimabara Rebellion, it was built to help settle the minds of the confused islanders and convert Christians to Buddhism. The main gate is sometimes called the Amakusa-no-Yomeimon. The writing on is plaque refers to ""spreading the teachings of Buddhism and defeating the heresy of the sect of Jesus."" In addition, the stone stairs on the approach to the temple are carved with crosses; as with fumi-e paintings (where suspected Christians were forced to step on sacred images to show they weren't believers) people would have to step on the crosses as they walked to the temple. A Koyasu Kannon statue on the grounds recalls Mary; a statue of the Bodhisattva Jizo, commonly called the ""Foreigner Jizo,"" is clearly Caucasian."

    It is a Zen temple in Amakusa, which was built after Amakusa Uprising to reactivate Buddhism. The main gate, which stands at the end of a long path, is very imposing. As the temple is on the top of...

  • Koyoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamiamakusashi Matsushimamachiaitsu 2856
    This temple is in Unzen-Amakusa National Park, part of Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It's the twenty first temple on the Kyushu pilgrimage to 33 sites sacred to the bodhisattva Kannon. It's well known for its Matsushima-Jiko Kannon image that's said to help believers maintain a clear mind as they age. The head priest plays guitar while delivering his sermons. These have become quite popular and even draw tours from beyond Kyushu.
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  • Reikoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Himedomachi Himeura 2651
  • Amakusa Hire Odori
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    Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Higashihamamachi
  • Ushibuka Hire Maturi
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    Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Ushibukamachi
  • Hondo Summer Festival
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Higashihamamachi
  • Enkeiji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Hamasakimachi 9-32
  • Kanjoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Ryugatakemachi Hinoshima
  • Kinshoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Uchinokawachi
  • Takahamatonariminedera
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    Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Amakusamachitakahamaminami 771
  • Kokushoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Shiki 1360
  • Kogakura Kannon
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Sumotomachi Kawachi
  • Soenji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Kawauramachi Kawaura
  • Shokakuji Temple (Nanban Teraato)
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Ariakemachi Kotsuura
  • Mt.Somedake Kannon In
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Hondomachi Hondo 4614
  • Oetukin
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    Kumamoto Pref. Amakusashi Amakusamachioe
  • Chindoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Tomioka
  • Tokoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Honmachi Shinkyu 27-1
  • Henjoin Temple
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Oyanomachi
  • Hoshoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi Itsuwamachi Goryo 6610
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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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