Overview
Where villagers, not monks, have kept the temples open and the images safe for centuries - an unusual form of custodianship.
Key facts
Founded / opened：Heian period Highlights / collection：More than 130 Kannon statues protected by villages, Unmanned hall Genre：Sculpture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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