Chokokuji Temple's Rabbit Kannon Statue
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This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

📜 Chokokuji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi in 807, is known for its flowering peonies and a unique nearly 20-foot tall Rabbit Kannon statue.
🔍 The dramatic white bunny statue, with Kannon the goddess of mercy sculpted on its chest, honors the domestic rabbits that trim the temple's lawn.

Why Go

🐰 See the unique, giant Rabbit Kannon statue
✨ Experience the statue's glowing red eyes at night
🌸 Enjoy colourful gardens with various flowering plants
🧘 Engage in experience-based courses like Zen meditation

Tips

🕒 Guided tours (30, 40, 50, 60-minute) available by reservation.
🗓️ Eleven-Headed Kannon Statues unveiled only every 33 years, next in 2034.

Hours

🕒 Daily 8:30-17:00

🅿️ Parking

Car parks available (No. 1: 15 cars, No. 2: 10 cars, No. 3: 10 cars).

Last updated 6 days ago

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