Torioi Kanyin (Nyohoji)

Torioi Kanyin (Nyohoji)

Info

JR Nozawa Station → Municipal bus 6 minutes for Okubo, bus stop: Torioi Kannin, short walk
2km 5 minutes from Banetsu Road Nishiaizu IC

Business Hours

8:30-16:00 (due to snow accumulation, winter door closed; inquiry required)

Price

Freedom of worship (prayer, legal story, and Kannon-do information paid, reservation required)

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches


Kanyon-do. About 400 years ago, rebuilt by earthquake. Prefectural Important Cultural Properties


The main statue of the main Buddha, the statue of the bird of the bird, which is considered to be a work of the North-South Dynasty.


One of the "Hidden Three Monkeys", written by Jingoro left. When all are found, they are reportedly opened.


"The Buddha in the Place", a work that is about 1,200 years old. Pushing yourself and Buddha statues and paying them off. Prefectural Important Cultural Property

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Matsumoto family

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Seongshan Park

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