Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-06 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
The Usuki Stone Buddhas are 61 religious statues in four groups, carved in relief into a cliff of tuff in the city of Usuki, Ōita. The site was designated a Special Historic Site in 1952. In 1962, 59 of the 61 statues were designated together as an Important Cultural Property, and in 1995 that designation was raised to National Treasure.
We have not checked opening hours, fees or a public-transport route, so plan the journey on the map and look for local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Usuki Stone Buddhas — Wiiii · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu hoki1 covering roof — Suikotei · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu hoki1 4 — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu hoki1 3 — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu hoki1 2 — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu hoki1 1 — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu furuzono dainichi 1 — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki sekibutsu furuzono — 大分帰省中 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Usuki Stone Buddas56 — TANAKA Juuyoh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Usuki Stone Buddas55 — TANAKA Juuyoh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
What this place is
The Usuki Stone Buddhas (臼杵磨崖仏, Usuki magaibutsu) is a group of 61 religious statues in four groups carved in bas-relief into a tuff cliff in the city of Usuki, Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The site was designated a National Special Historic Site of Japan in 1952. In 1962, 59 of the 61 statues were collectively designated a National Important Cultural Property, with the designation elevated in 1995 to National Treasure.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-06 · Usuki Stone Buddhas: admission
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Temple
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