Mikata Ishikanzeon Temple
三方石観世音
A Soto Zen temple in Fukui, known for its unique cliff Buddha and healing waters.
What it is
- A Soto Zen Kannon-do hall.
- The 7th temple of the Hokuriku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
- Also called Katate Kannon.
- Believed to benefit hand and foot ailments.
What to see
- Main image is a cliff Buddha carved on granite.
- Hidden Buddha revealed once every 33 years.
- Reiju of Mikataishi Kannon is 'Fukui's Delicious Water'.
When to go
- Next hidden Buddha unveiling is in October 2026.
Getting there
- A 5-minute walk from Mikata Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福井県三方上中郡若狭町三方22-1 Open in Google Maps
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