Kannon-ji Temple
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Kannonji is an ancient Buddhist temple with a hidden Buddha, re-established by a powerful woman.
What it is
- Buddhist temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism.
- Believed founded in 812 by Kobo Daishi.
- Re-established in 1633 with support from Kasuga no Tsubone.
- Also known as Kojinyama Kannonji.
What to see
- Principal image is a hibutsu (secret Buddha) Eleven-faced Kannon.
- Kasuga no Tsubone donated a bell and five Buddha statues.
- Current main hall was built in 1793.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
三重県鈴鹿市高塚町1777 Open in Google Maps
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