Statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Compassion)

仙台大観音, Sendai Daikannon

At the time of its construction, the 100-m-high statue was the tallest in the world. It is ranked 5th as of 2021. For a small fee, visitors can enter the statue and make offerings to the Buddhist statues and artifacts that are displayed throughout the 12 storeys. As Kannon is the Buddhist representation of compassion, the statue was built facing the city of Sendai with the aim of bringing peace and harmony to the city. From Sendai Station, take buses 815 or 825 (bound for Nishi-Nakayama) or X910 (bound for Shie Bus-Sanezawa-Eigyoshomae) and alight at 'Sendai-Daikonnon-mae'.

Address

Izumi-ku

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