A Treasure of Mystique and History: Angu Shrine Stone Buddha Group

Stone Buddhas Speaking Through a Millennium

Angu Shrine is located in Chikuhoku Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. The stone Buddha group spread behind it invites visitors to a mystical world. The stone Buddhas, with hundreds of years of history, gaze at us quietly in their moss-covered forms.

A Sanctuary Where Nature and Faith Harmonize

Along the approach, you will be greeted by cedar trees reminiscent of Togakushi Shrine. The whispering of the trees swaying in the wind is like murmurs from the past. As you climb the stone steps, the old shrine buildings emerge in the mystical atmosphere.

Astonishing World of Stone Buddhas

Passing through a small torii next to the main shrine, a world of stone Buddhas beyond imagination unfolds. Various stone Buddhas, old and new, seem to have gathered across different eras. Merely observing each one could take not just half a day, but an entire day.

Also a Sanctuary for Bikers

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