Kannon-ji Temple
観音寺
Kannonji Temple, founded in the early 8th century, offers historical buildings and statues worth seeing.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple, founded between 708 and 714.
- Principal image is Sho Kannon.
- Reorganized in 850 by Ennin.
- A branch temple of Enryaku-ji Temple.
What to see
- Kannon-do hall, built in 1723.
- Temple's zushi, made by a Kyoto sculptor.
- Zushi designated a cultural property in 1969.
- Wooden Amitabha Nyorai statue, a cultural property.
Getting there
- 8-minute walk from Fudonosawa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒988-0074 宮城県気仙沼市本町1-4-16 Open in Google Maps
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