Statues of the followers of Buddha (called Shaka Nyorai in Japan at Daisho-in Temple (Daishoin Temple), Miyajima, Japan.

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Daishō-in or Daisyō-in (大聖院) is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain on the island of Itsukushima, off the coast of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and famous for the maple trees and their autumn colors. It is also called "Suishō-ji" (水精寺). Including Mt. Misen, Daishō-in is within the World Heritage Area of Itsukushima Shrine. One of the highlights of the temple are the 500 Rakan statues, which represent the 500 original followers of Buddha. Each statue is unique in character and expression and, impressively.

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Size: 4928px × 3264px
Location: 210番地 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0592, Japan
Photo credit: © We-Ge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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