Kasamori-Kannon

Kasamori-Kannon built in 784 was enshrined in the Kannon-do temple, which was constructed in a unique style in Japan, called “Shihokake-zukuri,” and opened with the Imperial prayer in 1028.

This temple constructed about 1000 years ago is also called “Kuchu-Jiin (temple in the air)” and designated by the government as one of the important cultural assets.

This unique structure with a tremendous impact was depicted in Hiroshige’s “Ukiyo-e” woodblock print and found in a haiku (Japanese poem in seventeen syllables) by Matsuo Basho. The precious forests in the surrounding mountains with plants peculiar to the northern and southern districts of Japan are designated as a national natural treasure.

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Access	13 km from Mobara Stn. on JR Sotobo Line 30 minutes by bus and 20 minutes by taxi 20 km from “Ichihara IC” on Higashi-Kanto Expressway 25 minutes by car