Kyushu Day Six

This was our last day in Kyushu but since our flight didn't leave until 6:50 we still had most of the day and opted to head to the giant Buddha east of Hakata proper. I'm amazed this isn't a major tourist attraction. In fact the only reason I think it isn't is that it was only built in 1995, whereas many temples in Japan are a thousand years old. We got to the temple and walked through the jungle surrounded by Buddhist images and incense before ending at the giant Buddha.

that's me in front.

another huge statue

mountains from the temple

The Buddha was amazing but after about twenty minutes the heat and need to get to the airport took over our need to hang out in the mountains so we hopped on the train to Hakata station and the subway to the airport. I'll also point out that we had all out stuff with us at this time, mostly clothes but carrying a backpack like that in the mountains when it's 33 outside is draining at the best of times.

We got to Fukuoka Airport a little earlier than needed but were happy to get changed and enjoy the aircon before checking in and getting back to Gimhae. It was then a quick bus up to Daegu and home by 11 to work the next day.

Kyushu, or at least the part of it that I saw, was amazing and well worth the time and money to see it.