Statue

Statue

A selection of photographs around "Statue" in Japan.

Rock sculptures resembling human forms in Habushiura Natural Park Easy walk
Izu Islands

Niijima: The Island of Lava Cascades

An overnight ferry from Tokyo, a mountainous island of white rhyolite and the lava cascades of Koga: a day on Niijima, in the Izu archipelago, between cliffs, beaches and volcanic rock.

Some crowds
Full day for the main viewpoints + sights (or 1–2 days if pairing with nearby Shikinejima)
Unexpected Encounter: Moai statues from Easter Island in Hokkaido Easy walk
Autumn

Makomanai Takino Cemetery

One day, or maybe one night, near a cemetery, I fell asleep ...

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half-day if you also want to see the Buddha head/Stonehenge replica and take photos leisurely)
Mizuki Shigerus fantasy bronze children statues on sphere Easy walk
Chugoku

Mizuki Shigeru Road: Meeting the Yokai

An 800-meter promenade in Sakaiminato lined with bronze statues of yokai characters honors manga artist Shigeru Mizuki and his world of GeGeGe no Kitaro.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half day if you also visit the Mizuki Shigeru Museum and browse shops/cafes)
Tranquil Buddha Sculpture Garden, Hanibe Caves, Japan Easy walk
Chubu

The Terrifying Hanibe Caves

The Hanibe Caves harbour some mysterious creatures ... enter if you dare!

Quiet
1-2h on site. Half day round trip from Kanazawa.
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