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Takasaki Kannon

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Takasaki Kannon

高崎白衣大観音

Gunma · Kanto

Behind the giant Kannon statue, forest paths and small viewpoints spread across the hill. The area feels local once you move away from the main statue plaza.

Why we picked it

Most visitors stop at the statue and do not walk the surrounding hillside.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 722 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Admission
interior admission HS+, group 30+ 200
Nearest station
Minami-Takasaki Station
Website
takasakikannon.or.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 58m by car

Tags

walkingviewpointtempleforestbuddha

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