Kannon-in Temple

What it is

• Temple of the Honzan Shugen sect.
• Founded in 1258.
• Only temple of its sect in Kasukabe City.
• Principal image is Shokanzeon Bosatsu.

What to see

• Principal image is a hibutsu, a hidden Buddha.
• Hidden Buddha displayed every 60 years.
• Enku Butsu, carved by Enku, are at the temple.

When to go

• Next display of hidden Buddha is 2026.
• Enku Butsu displayed at the Enku Festival.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Kasukabe Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.