呑山観音寺

The Nomiyama Kannon-ji temple features a main hall with a thousand-armed Kannon statue and more than 3,000 Mizuko Jizo statues throughout its grounds.

The temple serves as the 16th station along the Sasaguri Pilgrimage Route, which follows the pattern of the traditional 88 temples of Shikoku.

Every March during the Star Festival, the temple holds a ceremonial scattering of lucky coins attended by over 1,500 people seeking business prosperity.

The temple opens daily from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with morning prayer sessions including fire rituals conducted at the temple's goma altar.

A steep stone staircase called the 'Steps of Discipline' leads to the main hall, with local belief stating those with guilty conscience will stumble.

Location: Sasaguri

GPS coordinates: 33.65883,130.56808

Latest update: April 12, 2025 12:36