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Hasedera Kannon

Kanagawa · Kamakura · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 長谷寺 十一面観音

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WHAT TO DOHasedera Kannon

Over nine metres tall, among the largest wooden Kannon figures in Japan.

WHEREKanagawa

Kamakura & Shonan · Kamakura

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Overview

Over nine metres tall, among the largest wooden Kannon figures in Japan.

Key facts

Blessings：Warding off evil

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