Nyoirinji Temple (Frog Temple)

4.0

"A Shingon Omuro Buddhist temple located in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture dedicated to Cintamani-cakra. Known as the ""Frog Temple,"" some 3,000 frog statues and decorations can be found on the temple's grounds. Also serving as the 8th temple on the Chikugo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the temple is visited by large numbers of worshippers."

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Ogorishi Yokoguma 1729 Map
Area: Kurume / Yanagawa Area
Phone: 0942755294
Parking Lot: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Photogenic

Reviewed : 2020.07.26

The mascot character of this temple is frog. There are many stone frogs which bring a good luck to you. In summer, wind chime is another attraction. From the entrance gate to the main building, many...
Good, unique fun

Reviewed : 2020.02.19

I went to Fukuoka for the Rugby World Cup. When looking up what to do in the area this definitely caught my eye. It was a little off the beaten track and I was on foot but it was so well worth it...
No tadpoles?

Reviewed : 2019.09.11

So happy I came here with my friend and his family. Their young daughter loved the place. Frog statues everywhere - odd that they didnt have one of a tadpole. I really like the little statues of...