Kannami-ji, Buddhist temple in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Kannami-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Yamagata that belongs to the Mino Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage route. The grounds display traditional Japanese architectural style with multiple prayer halls and structures spread across the site.
The temple follows the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and became part of an established pilgrimage network around the mid-Edo period. Its links with other temples in the region reflect its place within a long religious tradition.
The temple hosts regular Buddhist ceremonies and welcomes visitors to join meditation practices and religious observances throughout the year. These activities shape how locals and pilgrims experience the place as a living spiritual center.
The temple grounds are accessible to visitors year-round and offer quiet paths to explore the various structures on the site. Local transportation services provide regular connections from central Yamagata stations nearby.
The monks here maintain ancient Buddhist practices while staying connected to other temples throughout the regional pilgrimage network. This ongoing relationship with neighboring religious sites gives the place its own character.
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