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Ōfuna Kannon Temple
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Ōfuna Kannon Temple

大船観音寺

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神奈川県鎌倉市岡本1-5-3
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History

Construction of the large Kannon image resumed in 1957 after a long suspension, and its completion ceremony took place in 1960.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1960

    Construction

    ShōwaRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map
  1. White Kannon Statue

    Large white bust of Kannon, the temple’s distinctive hillside landmark.

  2. Shōshinkaku Main Hall

    Building with the temple office below and principal hall above, enshrining Shō Kannon.

  3. Jikō Hall

    Hall enshrining a concealed Shō Kannon image donated by Gotō Keita.

  4. Mountain Gate

    Temple entrance gate donated in 1985.

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Visiting information

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Admission

Adult admission, from high-school age, is ¥300; elementary and junior-high pupils pay ¥100, and preschool children enter free.

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