An observation hall clinging to the cliffs of Tateyama's Funagata, famously known as Gake Kannon (Cliff Kannon). Founded in 717 when Gyoki Bosatsu carved an Eleven-Faced Kannon into the cliff face. The vermillion-painted Kannon hall is built in suspended stage style on the sheer cliff of Mt. Funagata, a spectacular sight. The hall offers panoramic views of Tateyama Bay and the city, with magnifice…

Founded in 717 when Gyoki Bosatsu carved an Eleven-Faced Kannon into the cliff of Mt. Funagata during his pilgrimages. The Kannon carved as a cliff relief is a rare form integrated with the natural rock face. In the Heian period, it became a base of Awa's Kannon faith as Funagata-zan Daifukuji. In t…