Tachiki Kannon
立木観音
The 31st of Aizu's 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites, one of the Korori Three Kannon
The 31st of Aizu's 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites is Tachiki Kannon of Shingonshu Kintosan Eryu-ji Temple.
One of the Aizu Korori Three Kannon, said to bring blessings of easy delivery.
Senju(Thousand-armed) Kannon
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Harubaruto mairite ogamu Eryu-dera Itsumo taesenu matsukaze no oto
遙るばると参りて拝む恵隆寺 いつも絶えせぬ松風の音
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Eryu-ji Temple, wooden Senju Kannon standing statue
Standing at just over 7 meters high, this giant Senju(Thousand-armed) Kannon statue was carved directly into a sacred katsura tree, and it is said that the tree’s roots still remain beneath the statue.
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Dakitsuki(embracing) pillar
A pillar that is said to grant the wishes of those who embrace it.
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Eryu-ji Temple, Kannon-do Hall
Said to have been built around the year 1200.
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Sakura(cherry blossoms) trees
This temple is also famous for its many sakura trees, whose flowers bloom in mid-April.
- Name
- Tachiki Kannon
- Japanease
- 立木観音
- Area
- Aizubange Town
- Genre
- Aizu's 33 Kannon Aizu's Korori 3 Kannon National Important Cultural Properties
- Address
- Matsubara-2944 Todera, Aizubange Town, Kawanuma District, Fukushima
- Access
- 1 min on foot from the “Todera Tachiki Kannon-mae” bus stop
- Parking Lot
- Yes
- ＵＲＬ
- http://tachikikannon.jp/
- Information
- Kannon-do Hall entrance hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Viewing fee: 300 per person, no group discount
Reservation required for groups and those who wish to receive a blessing - Contact
- Kintosan Eryu-ji Temple, Tachiki Kannon-do Hall
- Tel
- 0242-83-3171
