Kannon-ji Temple is a Shingon sect Buddhist temple located in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 720 by Hodo, an itinerant hermit, who carved and enshrined a statue of Senju-Kannon (Eleven-headed Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva).
The original temple complex was destroyed by fire in 1576 during Akechi Mitsuhide’s attack. However, it was later rebuilt and has since been designated as a Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Property.
The temple is renowned for its collection of ancient artifacts, including a wooden statue of Fudo Myo-o (Acala) from the Heian period (794-1185) that has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Kannon-ji Temple is also known for its beautiful gardens, which feature over 10,000 hydrangea plants that bloom in vibrant colors during rainy season.
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- Address: 1067 Kannonji, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture 620-0845, Japan
- Phone: 0773-27-1618
- Access: 5 minutes by car from Fukuchiyama Interchange on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway; 16 minutes by bus from JR Fukuchiyama Station to “Kannon-ji” bus stop, followed by a 10-minute walk
* This article cites the following source:
https://travelogues.jp/sightseeing/fukuchiyama_city/
Historic Site in Japan 