Jorakuin Temple

Japanese name： 常楽院

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Main Image Yamanaka Kanzeon (Kannon Bosatsu Carved from a Single Block of Camphor Wood) Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

Jorakuin, a Soto Zen temple in Urakuwago on Nakadori Island, preserves a Kannon figure known as Yamanaka Kanzeon. According to the town and prefectural tourism authorities, it is approximately 99 centimeters tall, carved from a single piece of camphor wood and attributed to the Heian period. Local tradition also associates it with a Buddhist image brought from China. It was designated a Tangible Cultural Property for sculpture by the former town government in April 1998. The temple traces its origins to a Kannon Hall founded in 1187 by Uku Iemori; in 1646 it moved to the present location and became Jorakuin. This old wooden Kannon on a remote island would be well worth seeing, but since the official visitor information does not confirm public access to the hall, travelers should contact the temple or tourism association in advance.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10240

Temple / Site Jorakuin Temple

Visiting Area Inside the Temple Hall (arrange viewing in advance)

Visiting Status Original statue viewing requires advance confirmation (official tourism information lists the statue and temple but gives no regular opening hours for the image)

Address 長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町浦桑郷1205

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