Kōmyō-ji Temple (Hiratsuka)
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Kōmyō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple, home to a revered Kannon statue and important cultural properties.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple, founded to enshrine a Kannon statue.
- Also known as Kaname Kannon, its mountain name is Kaname-san.
- It is the 7th temple of the Bandō Sanjūsankannon pilgrimage.
- The Kannon statue was obtained from the sea in 702 AD.
What to see
- The main deity is Shō Kannon Bosatsu.
- The Kannon-dō was built in 1498.
- The main hall's zushi is a National Important Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県平塚市南金目896 Open in Google Maps
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