Nio guardians (Usuki)

Japan / Oita / Usuki
 statue, buddhism

Niō (仁王) or Kongōrikishi (金剛力士) are two wrathful and muscular guardians of the Buddha standing today at the entrance of many Buddhist temples in East Asian Buddhism in the form of frightening wrestler-like statues.
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Coordinates:   33°5'26"N   131°45'54"E
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