Unfortunately, the main hall of Kuon-ji Temple was destroyed by fire in 1875. However, it was rebuilt in 1985 as a part of the Nichiren 700th Memorial Project. The total budget was approx. 6 billion yen. With a floor area of 3,201m2, and measuring 32m wide and 51m deep, it is possible to hold a memorial service with 1,500 people in attendance. This temple enshrines the Itto Ryoson Shishi statues (Shaka Nyorai, Taho Nyorai, and four Buddhist saints), which stand 9 m tall including pedestals, called shumidan, made by a sculptor of Buddhist statues, Eri Sohei. A magnificent decorative ceiling painting, Bokuryu, by master Japanese painter Kayama Matazo is also a must-see. A sacred beast dragon was painted on a sheet of gold foil measuring 9m2. The dragon catches everyone’s eye from many angles. Beneath the main hall is the Minobusan (Mount Minobu) Homotsukan (Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple Treasure Museum) where treasures and historical materials owned by the temple are exhibited. From early morning every day, morning services are performed at the main hall, and anyone can attend without reservations.

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