Shodoshima Daikannon Busshiji Temple

Japanese name： 小豆島大観音佛歯寺

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Main Image Shodoshima Great Kannon (Shiawase Kannon) Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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GentlenessSolemnityPeacefulness

Description

This enormous white Kannon statue rises above Shodoshima Island and is affectionately known as the 'Kannon of Happiness.' It was erected in 1995 with the support of parishioners of Koyasu Kannonji and pilgrims of the Shodoshima 88 Temple Pilgrimage, among others. The statue is reported to have received the Grand Prix in the ARC+ competition in France. Inside are approximately 14,000 small Buddhist images (tainaibutsu) and a principal image. At the top, Shakaden Hall enshrines a relic of the Buddha's tooth received from the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka. The hall's observation room offers views of the Seto Inland Sea and the island. Open year-round, 8:00–17:00, last entry 16:30; admission for adults is ¥500.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9206

Temple / Site Shodoshima Daikannon Busshiji Temple

Visiting Area Grounds and Shodoshima Great Kannon (Inside the Statue)

Visiting Status Open 8:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30; adults ¥500)

Address 香川県小豆郡土庄町小馬越乙1

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