Bronze in Architecture/Historic / 2026 / Architecture / Historic

1,281 Buddha statues

Prize

Bronze in Architecture/Historic
Photographer

Akihira Yamanaka, Japan
Date of Photograph

9/28/2025

The temple is huge and imposing, housing 1,281 Buddha statues. At its center is Japan's largest golden Buddha statue. People pray here for continued peace.

I am an architect. In addition to modern architecture, I am also interested in historical architecture. I am amazed by its timelessness and universality. I take photography as a hobby. I would like to capture historical beauty in my photographs.