Sago Kannon Hall

Japanese name： 佐護観音堂

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Main Image Standing and Seated Wooden Sho Kannon Bodhisattvas Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

One of Tsushima's traditional Six Kannon pilgrimage sites, this small hall stands at the foot of hills overlooking fields in Sago. Its standing wooden Sho Kannon measures 155.5 cm high, is carved from a single piece of wood and is attributed to the Muromachi period. The seated Sho Kannon beside it measures 93.8 cm and, according to the Nihon Rekishi Chimei Taikei, bears an inscription dated 1341. Both figures are Tangible Cultural Properties designated by Tsushima City. Formerly worshipped near Ame-no-Moroha Shrine, they were moved to this location following the separation of Shinto and Buddhism and later local construction. Both figures can be worshipped through wooden latticework, offering a glimpse of the island's longstanding Kannon tradition and Buddhist sculpture.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10230

Temple / Site Sago Kannon Hall

Visiting Area Inside the Kannon Hall, viewed through wooden latticework

Visiting Status Viewable through wooden latticework (no regular staffed reception or published hours; confirm a suitable visiting time beforehand)

Address 長崎県対馬市上県町佐護南里

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