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Engakuji Temple (Fukaura Kannon)
円覚寺Aomori · Tohoku
A Shingon Buddhist temple in the old port town of Fukaura, traditionally said to date to 807, enshrining an Eleven-Faced Kannon and serving as the 10th stop on the Tsugaru Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage. It is known for its votive offerings from seafarers, including hair-braid ema left by sailors praying for safe passage.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.2· 259 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults ¥500, high-school students ¥250, elementary/middle school ¥100. Groups of 20+: adults ¥400.
- Nearest station
- Fukaura Station · 21 min walk
- Website
- engakuji.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Admission
- Adults ¥500, high-school students ¥250, elementary/middle school ¥100. Groups of 20+: adults ¥400.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tags
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