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Overview

Manzoji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in Aizubange, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. Its mountain name (sango) is Ryukozan, and it is counted among the Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage sites.

Highlights

• ●A temple belonging to the Tendai sect
• ●Its mountain name, Ryukozan
• ●Its status as one of the Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage sites
• ●A Buddhist temple located in Aizubange Town

History

Manzoji belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Its inclusion among the Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon, a set of thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage temples in the Aizu region, suggests a history tied to local Kannon devotion. Detailed records of its founding date or circumstances are not currently available from confirmed sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pass through the temple gate and visit the grounds
2. 2View the main hall (hondo)
3. 3Learn about its place within the Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage
4. 4Reflect on the meaning behind the mountain name Ryukozan as you quietly leave through the gate

Did you know?

💡 The Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon is a pilgrimage route of Kannon temples handed down in the Aizu region, and Manzoji is one of its sites. Its mountain name, Ryukozan, is another distinguishing feature of the temple.

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