Ōfuna Kannon
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A giant statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy watches over the town of Ōfuna.

📜 Colossal statue of Kannon, Buddhist goddess of mercy.
🔍 Located on a wooded hill overlooking Ōfuna, Kamakura.

Why Go

🙏 Popular religious destination, memorializing WWII victims.
👀 Impressive 82-foot statue, visible from a distance.
🧘‍♀️ Offers Zen meditation sessions and prayer services.
🌸 Beautiful cherry blossoms and other flowers in spring.

Why Avoid

🅿️ No dedicated parking lot, use coin parking or public transport.

Tips

🗓️ Kannon’s festival is on the 18th of every month.
🚇 Easily accessible, 5-minute walk from JR Ofuna Station.
🧘‍♂️ Sunday meditation meetings available, inquire for details.

Cost

💰 Adults 300 yen, Children 100 yen, Groups (20+) 200 yen.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9:00am-4:00pm.

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