Year-round · Cliff-carved stone Buddhas
Opening hours shorten from November through March; wet steps can be slippery.
Tourism source ↗Two enormous Buddhist figures carved into a natural cliff in Bungotakada. A forest slope and 99 rough stone steps, traditionally said to have been built by demons overnight, lead to the carvings; walking shoes and steady footing are essential.
Best time to visit: Nov – Forest approach in autumn colour
💡 Check the official place page and current seasonal conditions before travel.
Forest approach to the Kumano MagaibutsuReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Recorded capture month: Nov · Historical photo, not a live view
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18°C
Overcast
💧 32% rain chance · wind 2 km/h
Hourly forecast
18°💧 32%
17°💧 33%
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17°💧 35%
19°💧 39%
21°💧 37%
23°💧 32%
22°💧 24%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: quiet
Kids: The approach is steep and uneven with 99 old stone steps; unsuitable for strollers and difficult for visitors with limited mobility.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
Oita
Maki Odo
A historic temple hall at 1796 Tashibu Maki, Bungotakada, preserving nine nationally designated Important Cultural Property Buddhist statues from the Kunisaki Peninsula’s Rokugo Manzan culture. Admission is approximately ¥500; confirm the latest price and seasonal closing time before travel.
3 km away
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Beppu — Umi Jigoku
A blue geothermal pool in Beppu’s famous hells sightseeing area, surrounded by rising steam. The geothermal pool is for viewing, not bathing. Stay behind barriers and check individual attraction hours.
20 km away
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Lake Kinrin — Autumn Morning
A compact lakeside walk at Yufuin where autumn colour and cool-season morning mist create a distinctive late-autumn scene. Arrive early for a quieter circuit and check local conditions because mist is weather dependent.
29 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-27