Sendai Daikannon, Buddhist statue in Izumi-ku, Japan.
The white statue of Kannon measures 100 meters in height and stands as one of the largest Buddhist figures in Japan.
The Sendai Daikannon statue was constructed in 1991 and remained intact during the 2011 East Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Inside the statue, visitors find 108 Buddhist statues representing different aspects of the Kannon deity's manifestations.
The observation deck within the statue provides visitors with panoramic views of Sendai city and the surrounding mountains.
The statue underwent its first major renovation in 2023, including surface cleaning and crack repairs performed by climbing workers.
Location: Izumi-ku
Inception: September 1, 1991
Height: 100 m
Address: 宮城県仙台市泉区実沢字中山南31番地の36 989-3203
Website: http://daikannon.com/kannon.html
GPS coordinates: 38.30050,140.82363
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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