Kasamori-Kannon Temple

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Founded by Saint Saicho, the patriarch of Tendai Buddhism in 784, this ancient Kasamori Kannon temple, is so called because of its eleven-faced Kannon. Designated the 31st Kannon in the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Kasamori Kannon Temple has been recognized as a sacred place for centuries. The kannon hall is built atop a large boulder, and is the only four directional kakezukuri structure in Japan, and thus designated a National Important Cultural Property.

Spot details

Address: Chiba Pref. Chouseigunchounanmachi Kasamori 302 Map
Area: Choshi / Kujukuri Area
Phone: 0475460536
Hours: [Oct.-Mar.]8:00-16:00
[Apr.-Sep.]8:00-16:30
Closed: stormy weather
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]300yen
[Small/Junior high school students]100yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (smoking area only)
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 6, 2020 (Information as of April 30, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Amazing architectural style temple

Reviewed : 2019.05.27

Kasamori Kannon was founded in B.E.1327 and the main hall of the temple was built in B.E.1571. The temple is located on the mountain surrounded by the forest. To reach the temple, you must climb up...
Rock top temple in forest

Reviewed : 2017.09.16

Sky-high temple atop of big rock in a forest of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Scaffolding and steep stairway enhance the impact of elevation. Show off in the morning. Intriguing coincidence of parallel...
Unique upraised kannon temple

Reviewed : 2016.04.26

One of the few upraised temple in Japan as kyomizu in Kyoto. This is situated in very peaceful forest in Chonan town in countryside of Chiba. Founded in 784 during Nara period; main hall built in...