Gan Cave

Don't overlook the heavenly woman.

Original Text

It is about 100 meters from the information board along the prefectural road. Go up the mountain road that the neighbors have maintained a little and open the deer fence to enter. In the depression where the cliff is large and the mouth is wide, a small stone Buddha less than １ m is lined up about １０ body, and a "tenjo" is swimming alone on the ceiling. It is said that it was colored in the Meiji era, and a bright line is emerging. The spiritual water that oozes from the rocky mountains was collected behind the hall. Whether you can drink it is ...

Historical spot

Original Text

The "iwa cave" at the foot of Mt. Inugadake, which is known for Shugendo in the Iwaya district of Buzen City, is called "Gugaiwaya" in ancient times, and is one of the many caves that Yamabushi trained on this mountain. It is the largest of the caves, It is a historic spot that also originated from the place name Iwaya. On the ceiling of the cave, there is a rock painting of Karyo Takga, which was painted at the end of the Heian period, and it is a cultural property designated by the prefecture as a very valuable thing to convey the excellent Buddhist art in the area of Mt. Kobodai.

Iwae (Asuka) reminiscent of ancient romance

Original Text

Recommended for those who are interested in ancient art. A rock painting (Hiten) is drawn on the cave ceiling. The ceiling is low so you can appreciate it up close. Since it was made in the late Heian period, I feel the magnificent ancient romance. Despite being very valuable, it is a pity that there is little information on the web. There was only a pot and a wooden sign along the road in the idyllic countryside, and I was quite lost until I arrived. There seems to be no parking lot. In addition, to prevent the invasion of wild animals ...