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1930 Asukaen photograph of Kanshinji's Nyoirin Kannon (Public Domain)
UPCOMINGOther· Annual
Kanshinji Nyoirin Kannon Gokaicho (Secret Buddha Unveiling)
観心寺 如意輪観音御開帳
Osaka · Kansai
On just two days each year, Kanshinji unveils its secret principal image -- a National Treasure seated Nyoirin Kannon statue normally kept hidden -- drawing pilgrims and art lovers to view one of Japan's most revered Heian-period Buddhist sculptures.
- Dates
- April 17–18Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Osaka · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Kawachinagano Station + bus to Amami/Kanshinji-mae
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
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