The Four Heavenly Kings, also known as Jikokuten, Tamonten, Zochoten, and Komokuten, are revered as powerful protectors of the cardinal directions on earth. The Standing Statue of the Four Heavenly Kings, a national treasure enshrined at the World Heritage site Todaiji Temple, may be familiar to many people. The Four Heavenly Kings are among the most well-known Buddhist statues and the origin of the term "Shitenno", which refers to the four strongest figures who defend Buddhism and excel in a single path