Nanzoin Temple in Kyushu, Fukuoka: Very efficacious, a must-visit spot for those in the know!

The reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka is the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha. This Nirvana statue, which is 41 meters long, 11 meters high, and weighs 300 tons, houses the Buddhist relics of Shakyamuni Buddha inside. Take the JR from Hakata Station to 'Kido Nanzoin-mae Station', and you'll be there. The journey takes about 30 minutes and costs 380 yen. On the way up the mountain, you can see various stone sculptures, including small animals and little Bodhisattvas. The local grandmothers even knit woolen hats for them, which are super cute! Nanzoin Temple is surrounded by mountains, with dense bamboo forests growing on the mountains and a small stream flowing at the foot of the mountain, making it a great place to relax your mind. You can buy a ticket to enter and visit the inside of the Buddha statue. After the visit, you will receive three feather shuttlecocks, and if you throw them into the grid, you can get a free gift. By the way, it is said that the temple's abbot won over a hundred million yen in the lottery, which greatly affirmed the temple's efficacy. It is also known among the people as the 'Lying Win Temple'. The day after my visit, I won the sixth prize in the welfare lottery draw, hehe! Everyone should come and see, it's a very niche must-visit spot! Address: 1035 Sasaguri, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka City Business hours: 9:30 to 16:00, Nirvana statue interior visit (500 yen)