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Tokyo Bay Kannon

Chiba · Futtsu · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 東京湾観音

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Tokyo Bay Kannon
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WHAT TO DOTokyo Bay Kannon

A 56-metre concrete Kannon raised for the war dead, climbable by 324 steps to shoulder height.

WHEREChiba

Kazusa · Futtsu

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Overview

A 56-metre concrete Kannon raised for the war dead, climbable by 324 steps to shoulder height.

About this place

Tokyo Bay Kannon is a statue of Kannon in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture. The original creator is the Buddhist sculptor Hasegawa Ko. It stands almost in the center of the city, on the summit of Mount Otsubo facing the entrance to Tokyo Bay, and is 56 meters tall. It was erected in 1961 by Usami Masae to pray for peace and console the spirits of the war dead. At present the Kannon statue and attached facilities are owned, managed and operated by the Tokyo Bay Kannon Church, an independent religious corporation.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1961 Highlights / collection：56-metre-tall Kannon statue, 324 interior steps Genre：Sculpture

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