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Takezakikanzeon-ji Temple

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Visit this temple to see historic buildings, unique pagodas, and a vibrant winter festival.

Takezakikanzeon-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-Omuro sect temple.
  • Dedicated to its principal image, Senju Kannon.

What to see

  • Kannon-do and Hiraibo buildings, rebuilt in early Edo period.
  • Two 2.2-meter stone three-storied pagodas.
  • Pagodas date to the mid-Kamakura period.
  • Pagodas are Prefectural Important Cultural Properties.

When to go

  • Early January for the Shushoue Oni Matsuri.
  • Festival is a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
  • Dojimai dance is performed at the festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

佐賀県藤津郡太良町大浦甲竹崎248番地 Open in Google Maps

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