Buddhist temple
Daikanmitsu-ji
大観密寺（だいかんみつじ）
Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon-shū Chisan school in Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, known for the 100-meter-tall Sendai Daikannon. Its principal image is the Sendai Tendō Byakue Daikannon, and mandalas of the Diamond Realm and the Womb Realm hang on either side.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal object of worship: Sendai Tendō Byakue Daikannon
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the temple belongs to the Shingon-shū Chisan school (whose head temple is Chishaku-in in Higashiyama, Kyoto) and was built in Heisei 2 (1990). The Kannon statue is said to have been made 100 meters tall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city of Sendai, with 21 meters underground in the hope of prosperity in the 21st century. In the side sanctuaries beside the principal image, the Godaison (Five Great Myōō) and Tobatsu Bishamonten are enshrined.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 大観密寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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