Kan'on-ji Temple
観音寺
This historic temple, part of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, offers important statues and shared grounds.
What it is
- 69th Fudasho of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
- Main deity is Shō Kannon Bosatsu.
- Established as Jinguji Hokoin.
- Kukai served as 7th head priest in 807.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1677.
- Wooden statue of Shaka Nyorai is a national property.
- Wooden seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai.
- Shares precincts with Jinne-in Temple.
Getting there
- 1.6 km from Kan'onji Station on the JR Yosan Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
香川県観音寺市八幡町一丁目2番7号 Open in Google Maps
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