Historic Site Ugato Rakan-zan

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Historic Site Ugato Rakan-zan is a sacred spot rich in history, quietly standing in Aso's rich nature. Signs of history that ancient people feared nature and revered it drift in this land, giving deep impression to visiting people. Rakan statues carved in rock surfaces convey the history of prayers of predecessors to the present. Time spent in the silence of the forest is a blissful moment that makes you forget daily noise. For travelers who want to feel ancient Japanese culture and sacred air, it is the best historical spot worth visiting. By feeling the sacred air, you can heal your soul and should be able to look back at yourself quietly.

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新阿蘇紀行（84.穿戸羅漢山）

Aso Regional Promotion Design Center

Historic Site Ugato Rakan-zan

Address: Takamori, Takamori Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture
Website: https://asotakamori-kanko.com/
Operator: Takamori Tourism Promotion Organization

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