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A modest rural temple hall in the hamlet of Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama, that houses one of only seven National Treasure eleven-faced Kannon (Juichimen Kannon) statues in Japan — widely regarded by scholars as the most beautiful of the group, a masterwork of Heian-period wood sculpture. The statue survived by being buried by villagers during Sengoku-era warfare.

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.5· 346 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Takatsuki Station (JR Hokuriku Line)

Phone

0749-85-2632

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