Sankō-in Temple
三光院
Sankoin is a historic Tendai temple founded in 1324, home to a hidden Kannon statue.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple.
- Founded in 1324 by the Numata clan.
- Moved with the Numata clan's castles.
- Moved to its current location in 1532.
What to see
- Main deity is an Eleven-faced Kannon.
- Kannon is a hidden Buddha, displayed twice a year.
- Kannon statue is an Important Cultural Property.
- A stone lantern by Sanada Nobutoshi remains.
When to go
- Hidden Kannon displayed on January 1st.
- Hidden Kannon displayed on April 29th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県沼田市柳町392 Open in Google Maps
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