Buddhist temple
Kannon-ji
観音寺（かんのんじ）
Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture
A Kōyasan Shingon temple in Shimotsuruma, Yamato, styled Tsurumasan. Its principal image is Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is No. 1 of the Busō Rabbit-Year Kanzeon pilgrimage.
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 image: Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, at the beginning of the Hōreki era both the head priest and an old family of Seya Village received a revelation in a dream, and the Jūichimen Kannon handed down in that family was brought to this temple. It is said that when the temple later burned in a great fire, the Kannon hall escaped damage, so the Kannon came to be revered as the main object of worship and the temple's name was changed to Kannon-ji.
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)
- 観音寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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