Ōfuna Kannon Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple.
• Known for its large white Kannon statue.
• Statue construction began in 1929.
• Statue completed in April 1960.

What to see

• A 25-meter tall white Kannon statue.
• The Kannon statue is a bust, not full figure.
• An exhibition room inside the statue.
• Monuments for World War II victims.

When to go

• Statue is lit up at night.
• Attend the 'Yume Kannon in Ōfuna' festival.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Ōfuna Station's west exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.