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Awaji Kannon

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Awaji Kannon was a massive statue and temple complex, now completely dismantled.

Awaji Kannon
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What it is

  • Heiwa Kannonji was a temple and museum complex.
  • It was built by Toyokichi Okuchi in 1982.
  • The World Peace Giant Kannon Statue was 100 meters tall.
  • The facility closed in 2006 and was dismantled by 2023.

What to see

  • The 80-meter-tall Kannon statue was the main feature.
  • A 40-meter-tall Juunoto pagoda was on the grounds.
  • 500 Rakan statues were housed within the facility.
  • A Statue of Liberty replica was also present.
  • A D51 828 steam locomotive was on the premises.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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