Kannon-ji

📍 Hiroshima, Hiroshima · 736 Tsubuicho, Saki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Dedicated to the Thousand-Armed Kannon, this ancient temple promises that no suffering escapes divine attention. In Saki-ku, generations have discovered that Kannon's countless hands reach into every life situation. The accumulated prayers create spiritual density where miracles occur naturally. Each pilgrim discovers that throughout their entire journey—birth, struggle, loss, joy—the thousand-armed goddess simultaneously extends compassionate aid.

Benefits

Kannon protectionEvil warding salvationThousand-hand rescue

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