Kamaishi Daikannon, Buddhist statue in Kamaishi, Japan.
The white concrete Kannon statue stands 48.5 meters tall on a peninsula, holding a fish while facing the waters of Kamaishi Bay.
The Kamaishi Daikannon, completed in 1970, represents the Buddhist goddess of mercy and stands as the largest Gyoran Kannon statue in Japan.
The interior contains wooden statues of Guanyin and the Seven Lucky Gods, reflecting Japanese Buddhist traditions and maritime spiritual connections.
The statue opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with entrance fees of 500 yen, accessible by taxi or a 15-minute walk from the Iron Museum.
Visitors can climb through twelve floors to reach an observation deck within the fish held by the statue, viewing the Sanriku coastline.
Location: Kamaishi
Inception: April 8, 1970
Height: 48.5 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Part of: Lover's Sanctuary
Website: http://kamaishi-daikannon.com
GPS coordinates: 39.25661,141.90103
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:17
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