Sasaguri, Fukuoka
Sasaguri
篠栗町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Sasaguri in Fukuoka Prefecture | |
  Sasaguri Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°37′N 130°32′E / 33.617°N 130.533°ECoordinates: 33°37′N 130°32′E / 33.617°N 130.533°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| District | Kasuya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.90 km2 (15.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 31,213 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Oriental turtle dove |
| Flower | Orchidaceae |
| Tree | Cryptomeria |
Sasaguri (篠栗町, Sasaguri-machi) is a town in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 31,213 and a population density of 800 persons per km2. The total area is 38.90 km2.
The town has three railway stations, Sasaguri, Chikuzen-Yamate, and Kido-Nanzōin-mae, all operated by JR Kyushu on the Sasaguri Line linking it to Hakata Station in Fukuoka. The center of Sasaguri is directly south of Narufuchi Dam.
The town is known for its 41 metres (135 ft) reclining Buddha statue at Nanzo-in, considered one of the largest bronze statues in the world.[1][2] Nanzo-in is the initial temple on the 88-temple Sasaguri pilgrimage route.
The town jointly manages the 17-hectare Sasaguri Kyudai Forest with Kyushu University.[3]
References
- ^ MATCHA. "Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka - Visit The 41m Long Reclining Buddha!". MATCHA - JAPAN TRAVEL WEB MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Sasaguri Pilgrimage | Japan Experience". www.japan-experience.com. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "「まるでジブリ」SNSで話題の森、人出急増で困惑 踏み荒らされ渋滞が頻発 福岡県篠栗町". 西日本新聞me (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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