Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park

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Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park, Buddhist monument in Ashibetsu, Japan

The white stone Kannon statue rises 88 meters into the sky, making it visible from multiple locations throughout the surrounding Hokkaido landscape.

The statue construction completed in November 1989 stands as part of the Kita no Miyako park development project in the Ashibetsu region.

The monument represents Kannon, a Buddhist deity central to Japanese spiritual practices, embodying the principles of mercy and compassion toward all beings.

Visitors access the statue through paved pathways from the Life Stage Hotel Tendo, with dedicated parking spaces and rest facilities near the base.

The interior of the statue contains multiple floors connected by elevators, allowing visitors to reach different observation points for mountain views.

Location: Ashibetsu

Inception: November 3, 1989

Height: 88 m

Website: http://tentoku-in.com

GPS coordinates: 43.52484,142.18886

Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:21

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A collection of religious monuments from different cultures, including the Christ statue in Rio and Buddha statues in China. These structures, often exceeding 30 meters in height, represent various spiritual traditions through stone and metal constructions. The monuments include Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and other religious figures.

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