Kannon Hall

📍 Hiroshima, Hatsukaichi · 3-23-17 Jigozenmae, Hatsukaichi, 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

This Kannon hall in Jigozenmae sanctuary enshrines the goddess of compassion with eternally listening ears. Her merciful attention embraces all suffering, all desires, all desperate prayers. From coastal Hatsukaichi, her benevolence radiates across oceans and mountains. When pilgrim hearts unite here in sincere devotion, miraculous transformation becomes inevitable, as if Kannon herself descends to personally grant liberation.

Benefits

Kannon's listeningCompassion realizationSentient being salvation

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