Yanaizu Kannon
柳津観音
The 2nd 'Bangai'(an additional temple) of Aizu's 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites
The 2nd 'Bangai'(an additional temple) of Aizu's 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites is Yanaizu Kannon of Rinzaishu Reigansan Enzo-ji Temple.
It is accessible by way of an outer corridor that leads behind the Kikko-do Hall, which honors bodhisattva Fukuman Kokuzo Bosatsu.
Sho Kannon, others
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Yanaizu ha iwa ni sobiete kakezukuri Maeniha tadamino hune no ukihashi
柳津は岩に聳えて懸造り 前には只見の舟の浮きはし
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Enzo-ji Temple, Kikko-do Hall
Said to have been built in 807 by Tokuitsu. The principal object of worshipis is Fukuman Kokuzo Bosatsu, and it is counted among the Three Great Kokuzo Bosatsu Temples in Japan.
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Enzo-ji Temple, Okunoin Benten-do Hall
Okunoin is said to receive its name from the fact that it was built to provide depth to the object of worship when Tokuitsu opened Reigansan Enzo-ji Temple.
- Name
- Yanaizu Kannon
- Japanease
- 柳津観音
- Area
- Yanaizu Town
- Genre
- Aizu's 33 Kannon National Important Cultural Properties Undesignated Tangible Cultural Properties
- Address
- Jikemachiko-176 Yanaizu, Yanaizu Town, Kawanuma District, Fukushima
- Access
- 12 min from Aizu-Yanaizu Station on foot
- Parking Lot
- Yes (60 spaces)
- Contact
- Yanaizu Town hall, Regional Development Division, the Sightseeing Commerce and Industry Section
- Tel
- 0241-42-2114
