Stone Buddhas and stone lanterns line the approach beneath trees dyed in autumn colors. Brightly colored cloth adorns the chests of the stone Buddhas.

Gohyaku Rakan statues stand in orderly rows around the monument. In the background, maple leaves spread out, their colors shifting from yellow to red.

Gohyaku Rakan stone Arhat statues stand in orderly rows beneath crimson and orange autumn leaves. Tree branches spread overhead, forming a canopy.

Gohyaku Rakan Bathed in Autumn Colors

Table of Contents

Overview of the Gohyaku Rakan
Maple Leaves and Stone Buddhas Adorning the Approach Path — Walking the Path of Prayer
Autumn hues enveloping the stone monument and arhats
Stone Buddhas Enveloped in Autumn Leaves ― Guardians of Autumn's Hue

Overview of the Gohyaku Rakan

Gohyaku Rakan in Toyama City is a historic site where numerous stone Buddhas stand quietly in a row. The stone Buddha group, seated as if enveloping visitors, harmonizes with the changing seasons of nature. Particularly in autumn, it is adorned with vivid autumn leaves, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

Maple Leaves and Stone Buddhas Adorning the Approach Path — Walking the Path of Prayer

This photograph captures the harmony between the stone Buddhas lining the approach path and the surrounding autumn foliage. The stone Buddhas and lanterns standing on both sides of the path are enveloped in the red of the autumn leaves, creating a serene atmosphere. Colorful cloths adorn the stone Buddhas, forming a striking scene where prayer and vibrant hues harmonize within the autumn landscape.

Autumn hues enveloping the stone monument and arhats

This photograph captures the stone monument of Gohyaku Rakan and the surrounding stone Buddha statues amidst autumn foliage. The shifting hues of leaves, transitioning from gold to crimson, vividly color this place of prayer. The orderly arrangement of stone Buddhas and lanterns seems to mark the passage of time alongside nature’s changing seasons.

Stone Buddhas Enveloped in Autumn Leaves ― Guardians of Autumn’s Hue

This photograph captures the stone statues of the Gohyaku Rakan spread across a slope, framed by autumn foliage. Enveloped by crimson and orange leaves, the stone figures appear as if protected by autumn itself. The branches overhead cast shadows of vibrant leaves upon the statues, evoking a quiet moment where nature and prayer become one.