Iinuma Kannon (Enpukuji Temple)
The 27th station of the Bando pilgrimage enshrining an Eleven-Faced Kannon that appeared from the sea in 728, now crowned by a 2007-built five-story pagoda symbolizing Choshi
An ancient Choshi temple that has attracted devotion since ancient times as the 27th station of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
Founded in 728 when fishermen enshrined an Eleven-Faced Kannon image pulled from the sea.
Befitting Choshi's fishing town character, it is revered as a temple for maritime safety and bountiful catch prayers.
The main hall displays numerous Bando pilgrimage tablets, tellin…
Originated in 728 when Choshi fishermen pulled an Eleven-Faced Kannon image from the sea at the Tone River mouth.
Kobo Daishi Kukai is said to have visited around 810 and performed an eye-opening ceremony.
Since then, it has been deeply worshipped by Choshi fishermen as a guardian Buddha for maritim…
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "十一面観世音菩薩"
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