O’iwa-san Nisseki-ji Temple

Nisseki-ji Temple is a temple with a long history, which was founded 1,300 years ago. It was originally a base of Shugen-do (mountain religion), but in later years, a temple of an esoteric buddism sect called Shingon-shu was built there. The precinct of Nisseki-ji Temple is designated as important national heritage site, which contains such beautiful buddhist ruins as a rock-carved buddha statue of Fudo-myo’oh, Roppondaki Falls (literally means six waterfalls) for Buddhist practices and three-story pagoda.

Rock-carved Buddha Statue of Fudo-myo'oh

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It is an iconic Buddha Statue of Nisseki-ji Temple. It's made from tuff, modeled after Fudo-myo'oh. He is often worshipped in such an esoteric buddhism as Shingon-shu. His face is slightly tilted so that he can make eye contact with worshippers. His grim expression on his face makes visitors feel like embraced and overwhelmed at the same time.

Roppondaki Falls

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There are six waterfalls at the site, allowing ascetics and worshippers to safely and comfortably practice their waterfall asceticism. At the top of each waterfall is a dragon head, crafted by Living National Treasure Suga Shoen.

Three story pagoda

Although the construction started in the late Edo period, it came into suspention due to the national policy of Haibutsu Kishaku (movemnt to expel Buddhism) and Kaga Domain's poor financial condition. However, it's still valuable from the standpoint of reseachers who study Buddhist structures.