Usuki Stone Buddhas (Usuki City, Oita Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Usuki Stone Buddhas are a group of rock-carved Buddha statues located in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture. Carved between the end of the Heian period and the Kamakura period, the statues have taken on a unique charm with the passage of time, conveying local faith and culture for many years.