Airaji Temple (Aira Kannon)

Japanese name： 相良寺（相良観音）

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Main Image Juichimen Senju Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

The principal image at Airaji Temple is a colossal seated Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon, regarded as one of Japan's largest wooden seated Thousand-armed Kannon statues. According to temple tradition, this Tendai temple was founded by Saicho in the Heian period. Following its destruction during the Genpei conflicts, the Kannon was restored in the Muromachi period. Devotees pray here for safe childbirth, children and marriage, and many visit the annual spring festival in March. The main hall is normally open to worshippers from 9:00 to 16:00.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10415

Temple / Site Airaji Temple (Aira Kannon)

Visiting Area Main Hall, before the principal image

Visiting Status Normally open to worshippers (9:00–16:00)

Address 熊本県山鹿市菊鹿町相良370

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