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Osu Kannon Temple

This is the most important sacred site of Kannon in Nagoya, which watches over the Osu Shopping District.

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This temple is the branch headquarters of Shingon Sect, Chisan School, officially called “Kitanosan Shinpukuji Hoshoin Temple ”. It started in Hashima City, Gifu and moved to the current location by General Tokugawa Iyeyasu’s order. It is regarded as one of Japan’s Three Kannon Temples along with Asakusa Kannon in Tokyo and Tsu Kannon in Mie.

It houses the Hotei statue, one of Nagoya’s Seven Deities of Good Luck. Osu Book Storehouse/ Library holds 15,000 books including the national treasure, Kojiki manuscripts.

The main hall that houses the principal statue, Sho Kannon , is the heart of Osu Kannon. In the Meiji era (late 1800s), the Osu inferno and the war burned it down twice. The current main hall was rebuilt in 1970. On either side of the Niomon Gate are enshrined statues of Nio, who protect the mountains from evil.

There are multiple events throughout the year, such as the “Treasure Ship Parade” and the ritual of “Fuku no kami Oni oi no gishiki, a ceremony in which the god of good fortune drives away demons that has been held since the Muromachi period on the Setsubun (seasonal division) on February 3 . On the 18th and 28th of every month, an antique market is held, which attracts a lot of people.

On the east side of Osu Kannon, there is the Osu shopping District, where you can find a wide variety of stores, including restaurants, second-hand clothing stores and electronics stores.

Highlights

  • One of Japan’s Three Kannon Temples along with Asakusa Kannon in Tokyo and Tsu Kannon in Mie.
  • The main hall and huge lanterns are a sight to behold.
  • You can also enjoy strolling along the Osu shopping District, which developed as the gateway town to Osu Kannon.

Photos

  • One of Japan’s Three Kannon Temples along with Asakusa Kannon in Tokyo and Tsu Kannon in Mie.

    One of Japan’s Three Kannon Temples along with Asakusa Kannon in Tokyo and Tsu Kannon in Mie.

  • Niomon Gate protecting the mountain from evil

    Niomon Gate protecting the mountain from evil

  • New Year’s Day sees the biggest crowd of the year

    New Year’s Day sees the biggest crowd of the year

  • The main hall and its huge lanterns are a sight to behold. (Photo:pixta)

    The main hall and its huge lanterns are a sight to behold. (Photo:pixta)

  • You can also enjoy strolling along the Osu shopping District. (Photo:pixta)

    You can also enjoy strolling along the Osu shopping District. (Photo:pixta)

Reviews

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  • 賴梅

    日本三大觀音之一,周圍就是很有名的商店街,寺廟收藏了很多古書,有日本三大經藏之稱。

  • 文翰

    名古屋歷史悠久的觀音寺,人聲鼎沸,香客絡繹不絕,前面的廣場很多人在餵食鴿子。

Details

Name in Japanese
大須観音
Postal Code
460-0011
Address
2-21-47 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
Tel
052-231-6525
Closed
Open every day
Hours
6:00am-7:00pm
Admission
Free
Directions
1) Short walk from Osu Kannon Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway.
2) About 10 minutes walk from Kamimaezu Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)