Fukuishi Kannon Temple

What it is

• A Buddhist temple, formally named Seiganji.
• Dedicated to an Eleven-faced Kannon.
• Founded as the 27th temple of the Kyushu Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Its mountain name is Fukuishisan.

What to see

• The main hall, built in 1785.
• A 2-meter wooden statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon.
• The Eleven-faced Kannon is one of the Kyushu Seven Kannon.
• A rock cave called Ryujin Doketsu is behind the main hall.

When to go

• Fukuishi Kannon Sennichi Festival is held from August 8 to 11.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.