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Shaka Triad, Kami no Mido (Inner Sanctuary) 上御堂 釈迦三尊像

Official explanation

This seated Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, dates from the Heian period (794–1185). It is flanked by two bodhisattvas. The triad is unusual as having been carved from cherry tree wood. They are protected by a set of Four Heavenly Kings (Shitenno) from the Muromachi period (1136–1573). The statues are shown to the public from November 1 to November 3 every year.

出典: 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース(観光庁) — www.mlit.go.jp/tagengo-db. この英語解説文は観光庁の地域観光資源の多言語解説整備支援事業で作成しました。
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Multilingual Explanation Database. This English text was produced by the Japan Tourism Agency's multilingual explanation project and is shown unedited. Opening hours and services may have changed since it was written.

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