Sasano Kannondo, Buddhist temple in Yonezawa, Japan
The temple building displays traditional Japanese architecture with wooden pillars, curved rooflines, and symmetrical design elements representing Buddhist principles.
Throughout its existence, Sasano Kannondo maintained its role as a center for Buddhist practices and teachings in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture.
The temple holds regular ceremonies where local residents and visitors participate in meditation sessions and offer prayers to Kannon, the deity of compassion.
Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking a bus from Yonezawa Station to Sasano district, followed by a 10-minute walk through local streets.
The temple offers workshops where participants learn to paint Otakapoppo, distinctive hawk figures carved from koshiabura wood native to the region.
Location: Yonezawa
GPS coordinates: 37.87986,140.09592
Latest update: April 2, 2025 10:09
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