Gyoran Kannon Viewpoint
Main Image Stone Image of Fish-Basket Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsGentlenessWarmthStillness
DescriptionA stone Kannon Bodhisattva stands at Gyoran Kannon Viewpoint on the western coast of Fukue Island. Holding a basket containing a sea bream, it depicts the rare Fish-Basket Kannon and was erected to pray for the safety of fishermen in the East China Sea and plentiful catches. This form of Kannon derives from a Chinese tale in which the Bodhisattva appears as a woman selling fish. The clifftop offers sweeping views of the white sands and emerald waters of Takahama and Tontomari Beaches and the East China Sea. Goto City's facility guide lists no closed days or hours for the viewpoint, allowing visitors to view the stone image within its dramatic natural setting.
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