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Kanzeonji（観世音寺）

かんぜおんじ Kanzeonji

Kanzeonji（観世音寺）

Photo: Saigen Jiro / CC0 ／ Source

Its bell, among the oldest in Japan, still rings; the treasury holds five-metre figures from when this was Kyushu's Buddhist centre.

TypeTreasure hall
GenreSculpture / Metalwork / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townDazaifu
Area in the prefectureFukuoka

FAQ

Where is Kanzeonji?
It is in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Kanzeonji?
Its bell, among the oldest in Japan, still rings; the treasury holds five-metre figures from when this was Kyushu's Buddhist centre. The focus is sculpture, metalwork, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Kanzeonji established?
It dates from 746.

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