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Overview

Kannon-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect located in the Tarusaka-cho area of Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Its mountain name (sango) is Tarusakasan, and its principal image (honzon) is Ganzan Daishi.

Highlights

• ●A Tendai-sect temple with a history rooted in the Tarusaka area
• ●A mountain name, Tarusakasan, tied directly to its location
• ●Ganzan Daishi enshrined as the temple's principal image
• ●A setting within the Tarusaka-cho district of Yokkaichi City

History

Built as a Tendai-sect temple in the Tarusaka area, Kannon-ji carries the name of its location directly in its mountain name, Tarusakasan. The temple is known to enshrine Ganzan Daishi as its principal image, though for details such as its founding date it is best to check with the temple or local Yokkaichi City sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pass through the temple gate and pay respects to Ganzan Daishi at the main hall
2. 2Take a walk around the Tarusaka area that gives the temple its mountain name
3. 3Combine the visit with other temples and shrines around Yokkaichi City
4. 4Check opening hours and any events with the temple or Yokkaichi City sources before visiting

Did you know?

💡 The mountain name "Tarusakasan" derives from the Tarusaka area where the temple stands. Ganzan Daishi, enshrined here as the honzon, is a figure widely known as the principal image or protective charm associated with many Tendai-sect temples.

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