Kamaishi Daikannon
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With a height of 48.5m, the interior is split into 13 stories. On the 1st to 3rd floors are the hall of worship and where 33 Kannon statues are enshrined. From the 4th to the 10th story, the Seven Deities of Good Fortune can be seen in turn, and on the 11th and 12th stories is the Gyoran observation deck, built upon the fish that the Kannon statue carries. The deck is 120m high and offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
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FORGED HISTORY
More Information about Kamaishi Daikannon
Street address
- 3-9-1 Odairacho, Kamaishi City, Iwate
About IWATE Access
- Take the train to JR Kamaishi Station. Take the Iwateken Kotsu Bus for 11 min. to "Kannon Iriguchi" bus stop. Then a 10-min. walk.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (varies by season)
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Sep.3.2024
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