Kanzeonji Temple

Japanese name： 観世音寺
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Main Image Wooden Standing Fukukensaku Kannon Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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At 517 cm tall, this standing wooden Fukukensaku Kannon is the largest of the monumental Buddhist sculptures in Kanzeonji's Treasure House. Made in 1222 during the Kamakura period, it is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, with an inscription naming the master sculptor monk Ringen. Carved from joined camphorwood, the statue replaced an earlier clay image that collapsed in 1221. Remains of the original clay statue, including its wooden core and fragments of its head, along with scriptures, were found inside. Its towering size and forceful Kamakura-period modeling are remarkable, but conservation work from autumn 2026 restricts the viewing area.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9835
Temple / Site Kanzeonji Temple
Visiting Area Treasure House
Visiting Status Viewable in the Treasure House (9:00–17:00, last admission 16:30). Under restoration in October 2026, with scaffolding and restricted access limiting a full view; confirm in advance.
Address 福岡県太宰府市観世音寺5丁目6-1

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