We took a bus out to the Tochoji Temple where the largest wooden Buddha in Japan resides. The bus ride was easy and we had a great time riding the bus. It dropped us off right by the Buddha. We toured the site and then wandered about in the neighborhood where there are multiple temples and shrines. We just megandered all about and found cool spots everywhere we went.
On our way yo the bus we passed the baseball stadium
Hands are reaching out from the sculptures
The breeze was up
Carp kites
First we get lunch
Flounder fin
Tuna three ways
Working vary busy
Yummy!
Play ball
After a pit stop
Hair monsters!
On the bus
High up on the bridge
A huge cruise boat in the harbor
The port facilities
Follow the yellow brick road
Nice looking building
Here we go!
Water to cleanse the visitor
The buddha is on the second floor
Etched glass decorations
So many out buildings
This Buddha is 33 feet tall
A separate worship area
A hard stare from the statue
Five tiered pagoda
Impressive
Many large stone structures
Reminiscent of an old crown
All the classic lines of architecture
One big buddha
The golden spire
This is Fukuoka'a manhole covers
Another temple nestled in the trees
Many paths
Side entrance
Another gate
More large temples
Wooden gates so finely carved
Shishi dogs are protectors
Shishi doggie
A broken boulder
Shiny and golden
A fantastic iris
In a cemetery
Very old and weathered headstones
A peaceful statue
Flowers a blooming
A neighbor
This gate was brand new
This was the end of the road for our tour
We hit the wall
Lots of Buddhas
A fine place to end
Back at the Hotel
The single ride coaster
Weeee!
Lots of baseball practice and a bit of soccer too
