Takeya Kannon-do Temple

This Kannon-do temple is in the Takeya district, a green and lush region. The hall is adjacent to Daiunzan Kannon-ji main temple, and enshrines a sitting wooden statue of Nyoirin Kannon that is said to be the work of Kamakura period Buddhist sculptor Unkei. Legends say that this Takeya Kannon, the eighth temple on the Aizu 33 Kannon pilgrimage, was founded by a monk named Kaigen who visited here from Echigo. The 86.9-centimeter-tall yosegi-zukuri style wooden statue of the sitting Nyoirin Kannon retains much of its Kamakura period character, and as such is a prefecturally registered Important Cultural Asset.

Spot details

Address: Fukushima Kitakata-shi Shiokawamachi Nakayazawa Daihata Hei 697 Map
Area: Kitakata Area
Phone: 0241272867
Parking Lot: Available
Note: * Tel is connected to the former Kai family residence.