Hirashimizu Kannon (Koryuji Temple)

Japanese name： 清水山耕龍寺

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Main Image Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

Hirashimizu Kannon, the sixth temple of the Mogami Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, stands at the foot of Mount Chitose in Yamagata. Its principal image is an Eleven-Headed Kannon traditionally attributed to the sculptor Kasuga and brought from Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. According to temple tradition, Minamoto no Yoriyoshi prayed to Kiyomizu Kannon for victory during his northern campaign and, after his wish was fulfilled, enshrined the image at Hirashimizu. The quiet pottery village and the gentle mountain landscape give this ancient warrior’s vow a peaceful and deeply local setting.

Basic Information

Spot ID 2013

Temple / Site Hirashimizu Kannon (Koryuji Temple)

Visiting Area Hirashimizu Kannon Hall

Type Temple hall

Visiting Status Usually open to visitors / Pilgrimage office generally 8:00–17:00; may close at 16:00 from October onward / Please check direct viewing of the principal image

Address 95 Hirashimizu, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

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