Niwatsuki kannon, Buddhist temple in Sakegawa, Japan
The temple contains a main hall displaying traditional items including a sleeveless haori garment and a kongozue walking stick used by mountain priests.
The temple emerged during the Muromachi period when Sadatsuna Sasaki constructed it to house a statue of Sho Kannon for religious ceremonies.
The temple functions as the eighth sacred site along the Mogami 18 Kannon pilgrimage route, drawing visitors seeking spiritual enlightenment throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the temple within 30 minutes by car from JR Shinjo Station, with parking facilities available on the temple grounds.
Every August 15th, the temple hosts a lantern floating ceremony on the Sakegawa river, marking an important Buddhist ritual in eastern Japan.
Location: Sakegawa
Address: 山形県最上郡鮭川村庭月2829
GPS coordinates: 38.81778,140.22222
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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