Koa Kannon, Buddhist statue on Mount Izu in Atami, Japan
The Koa Kannon statue stands at the summit of Mount Izu, representing the Buddhist deity of compassion with eyes directed toward China.
General Iwane Matsui initiated the construction of this Buddhist monument in 1940, incorporating clay from various battlefields of the Sino-Japanese War.
The temple associated with the statue maintains an independent Buddhist practice, welcoming visitors of all religions to participate in worship ceremonies.
The statue location requires a bus journey from JR Atami Station to the Koa Kannon stop, followed by a walk to reach the temple grounds.
The statue holds the ashes of seven individuals from World War II, with a stone monument added in 1959 by former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida.
Location: Izusan
Inception: 1940
Creator: Iwane Matsui
Website: http://koakannon.org
GPS coordinates: 35.11861,139.09222
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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