Takei Kannonji Temple

Japanese name： 竹居観音寺

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Main Image Horse-Headed Kannon (Bato Kannon) Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

The inner sanctuary of Takei Kannonji stands at Takei Kannon Cape, the northernmost point of Shikoku's main island. A path along the sea and the Chomei Bridge over the rocks lead to a cave enshrining Horse-Headed Kannon. According to local tradition, Ikoma Chikamasa installed the image as a guardian of the northeast direction when Takamatsu Castle was built. Later, the Takamatsu lord Matsudaira Yorishige is said to have enshrined Seishi Bodhisattva and Eleven-Headed Kannon there as well. The rugged seaside rock formations and dim cave form a distinctive place of worship, and ordinary visitors can pray inside. Photography is prohibited inside the cave, and care is needed on the rocky coastal approach.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9212

Temple / Site Takei Kannonji Temple

Visiting Area Inner Sanctuary, Sea-Cliff Cave

Visiting Status Worship possible inside the cave (photography prohibited; confirm visiting hours)

Address 香川県高松市庵治町5340-1

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