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Kanman Temple

Kanman Temple

Info

  • Address:
  • 2, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho-shi, Akita
  • PublicTransportation:  
JR Shōgata Station → 15 minutes walk; or 5 minutes for the Ugo transportation bus Ninkaho/Honjo, bus stop: Kanmanji-mae, short walk
  • CarAccess:  
6km 5 minutes from Gimpo IC, Japan East Japan Road, via National Route 7
  • Phone Number:  
  • 0184-43-3153
  • Parking Number:  
30 cars

Business Hours

8-17 o'clock (until sunset in winter)

Price

Visits 300 yen

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches


A statue of Matsuo Basho stands in the precincts

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