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Hyakukannon Meiji-ji Temple
中野区沼袋２丁目２８−２８番２０号
A temple of the Toji-ha school of Shingon Buddhism, featuring over 180 statues of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Compassion) within its grounds, including copies of the Hyakukannon (Hundred Kannon).
History
The temple's origins date back to 1912 CE (Meiji 45), when the stone statue of Kannon Bodhisattva was erected by Eisho Houni to pray for the recovery of Emperor Meiji's illness. In 1912 CE (Taisho 1), the statue's eyes were ritually opened. By 1916 CE (Taisho 5), the collection of 100 pilgrimage sites, known collectively as Hyakukannon, was completed, comprising copies of the Saikoku 33, Bando 33, and Chichibu 34 pilgrimage sites. The main hall was completed in 1917 CE (Taisho 6), and the temple was granted the name Meiji-ji in 1936 CE (Sho 11).
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Blessings
It is said that visiting this temple grants the same spiritual benefits as visiting all 100 Hyakukannon pilgrimage sites.
What visitors say
Located within walking distance of Numabukuro Station, this is a relatively large temple. The grounds feature an area with numerous stone statues of Kannon, known as Hyakukannon, offering a majestic view. Every year on the last Sunday of July, a lantern offering ceremony is held, featuring approximately 1,000 lit lanterns.
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Thursday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Friday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Saturday: 6:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 6:00 – 18:00
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