Aomori Big Buddha: Temples, Pegodas, and Statues

Yesterday's Big Buddha was beautiful, but it's so much more than just one statue. There's temples and a gorgeous pegoda. The greenery and hills are breathtaking. The statues sprinkled throughout are interesting and beautifully carved. It's one of the most peaceful places I've found in northern Japan.

I'm not going to lie and tell you I know all about Buddhism. In fact, I know minimum to none. So I'm going to simply post the pictures and save you from my vague un-informed descriptions of what each statue means. Enjoy the pictures!