Kubiyama Kannon Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Tendai sect situated on Mount Kubi.
• Tradition attributes the founding to the monks Gyoki or Kobo Daishi.
• Local residents rebuilt the temple in 1920 following a landslide.
• The site has no parishioners and is managed by five local associations.

What to see

• The main deity which is unveiled once a year.
• A parking lot located below the temple with space for ten cars.

When to go

• Markets are held at the temple during March and June.
• The main deity is unveiled annually on August 1st of the lunar calendar.

Getting there

• The temple is located 1.1 kilometers from the Honya bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.