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Daikandai-ji

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Daikandai-ji is an ancient temple, one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, known for warding off cancer.

Daikandai-ji
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What it is

  • Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
  • Founded by Emperor Jomei.
  • One of the Nanto Shichidai-ji (Seven Great Temples of Nanto).
  • Famous as a temple for warding off cancer.

What to see

  • Principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon.
  • Current main hall rebuilt in 1922.
  • Main hall houses a wooden Eleven-faced Kannon statue.
  • Temple grounds are a National Historic Site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Daikandai-ji Open in Google Maps

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