Chōkoku-ji Temple
長谷寺
Chōkoku-ji Temple, founded in 711 AD, is a historic pilgrimage site with significant Kannon statues.
What it is
- A temple in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
- Also called Shiraiwa Kannon.
- Founded in 711 AD, rebuilt in 1580.
- The 15th temple of the Bandō Sanjūsankannon pilgrimage.
What to see
- Nio-mon gate and Nio statues.
- Wooden Eleven-faced Kannon standing statue from late Heian period.
- Wooden Eleven-faced Kannon standing statue (Maedachi) from late Kamakura period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県高崎市白岩町448 Open in Google Maps
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