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Kannon-ji, Buddhist temple in Setagaya-ku, Japan

The Kannon-ji temple houses a revered statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, representing mercy and compassion in Buddhist teachings.

The temple received recognition in 1590 when Tokugawa Ieyasu, first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, designated it as a location for official offerings.

The Main Hall displays notable artworks created by the Edo Period calligrapher Noguchi Sekko, representing traditional Japanese artistic expression.

Temple visitors can access the grounds through designated parking spaces and observe religious ceremonies between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily.

The temple contains eight Buddha statues in the Yogodo Hall, each corresponding to different animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar system.

Location: Setagaya-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.63642,139.67697

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:06

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