Kōgen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Buddhist temple of the Shinshu Otani sect.
• Home to a National Treasure, the Eleven-faced Kannon statue.
• The statue dates from the early 9th century Heian period.

What to see

• The Eleven-faced Kannon statue, a National Treasure.
• The Kannon statue is carved from a single piece of cypress wood.
• The statue stands 194cm tall, including its top heads.
• The Dōganji Kannon-dō, where the statue is housed.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Takatsuki Station.
• Free parking available for cars and buses.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.