Chugu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture, is a nunnery associated with Prince Shotoku, and enshrines the Buddha statue of a half-seated Bodhisattva, known as one of the three great smiling statues in the world. This beautiful statue is said to be the masterpiece of the Asuka period, and its gentle smile and supple fingers will captivate your heart. The main hall is also one of the gems designed by the master of modern sukiya-style architecture, Iwao Yoshida. Please visit and experience the deep discoveries waiting for you.
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