Travel in Oita · 大分県
Usuki Stone Buddhas
Usuki Stone Buddhas · 臼杵石仏
At Usuki Stone Buddhas, look closely at the faces and poses of Buddha figures carved into rock. The National Treasure figures are arranged in several groups; follow the viewing route to see them.
Visitor information
Address
〒875-0064 大分県臼杵市大字深田804-1
804-1 Oaza Fukata, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture 875-0064, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
Admission is ¥550 for high school students and older and ¥270 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with admission until 4:30 p.m. Listed as open year-round.
What to see at Usuki Stone Buddhas · 臼杵石仏
A route for comparing faces and poses
Follow the route to several groups of Stone Buddhas. Look at each figure's face and pose to compare their differences. Allow enough visiting time to see the different groups.
Official Usuki Stone Buddhas guide Facility admission and access
How to get to Usuki Stone Buddhas · 臼杵石仏
Book a sightseeing taxi from Usuki Station to the Stone Buddhas, with a return to the station after visiting. The facility's official map lists about 15 minutes by taxi from the station. Contact the company by the preceding day to agree on pickup, visiting time and your return train. The city free-choice course operates July 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, at ¥7,000 per vehicle for two hours. Daily vehicles are limited. JR and sightseeing taxi fares are excluded from the guide itinerary's subtotal.
Stone Buddhas official station-to-facility access map Usuki tourism association: 2026 sightseeing taxis and preceding-day booking Usuki taxi operator's 2026 plans
Visit tips
Book a sightseeing taxi by the preceding day
If using a sightseeing taxi, book with the company by the preceding day. Agree on pickup at Usuki Station, time to view the figures and the return time to the station. This is a limited-period product with limited daily vehicles; confirm availability before choosing return trains. JR and sightseeing taxi costs are excluded from the guide itinerary's subtotal.
Stone Buddhas official station-to-facility access map Usuki tourism association: 2026 sightseeing taxis and preceding-day booking Usuki taxi operator's 2026 plans
Plan for last admission and return travel
Visiting hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with admission until 4:30 p.m. Arriving late may leave little time to see multiple groups. Allow time to reach the facility from Usuki Station and return to the station after visiting.
Facility admission and access Stone Buddhas official bus/taxi access and admission
Questions about Usuki Stone Buddhas · 臼杵石仏
Can I see the Stone Buddhas immediately on arriving at Usuki Station?
The facility requires separate travel from Usuki Station. Its official map lists about 15 minutes by taxi. If using a sightseeing taxi, book by the preceding day and agree on the return time to the station after visiting.
Stone Buddhas official station-to-facility access map Usuki tourism association: 2026 sightseeing taxis and preceding-day booking Usuki taxi operator's 2026 plans
Is the ¥7,000 two-hour sightseeing taxi fare per person?
It is per vehicle. The tourism association's city free-choice course is a limited-period product operating July 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, requiring booking by the preceding day. Stone Buddhas admission and JR fares are separate. Check extra time, parking and other conditions when booking.
Usuki tourism association: 2026 sightseeing taxis and preceding-day booking Usuki taxi operator's 2026 plans Stone Buddhas official bus/taxi access and admission
Sources
- Facility admission and access ·
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- Stone Buddhas official bus/taxi access and admission ·
- Stone Buddhas official station-to-facility access map ·
- Usuki tourism association: 2026 sightseeing taxis and preceding-day booking ·
- Usuki taxi operator's 2026 plans ·
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