Kasamori Kannon (Kasamori-ji Temple)
Kasamori Kannon (Kasamori-ji Temple)
千葉県
An ancient Tendai temple known as the 31st station…
Founded
784
Type
Temple
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20 min by bus from JR Mobara Station
302 Kasamori, Chonan, Chiba
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Temple
Founded 784
1242 years
Enshrined Deity
十一面観世音菩薩
Buddhist Sect
Tendai sect
Overview
An ancient Tendai temple known as the 31st station of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in 784 when Dengyo Daishi Saicho carved an Eleven-Faced Kannon in a sacred camphor tree. The main hall, built atop a great rock in Japan's only four-sided suspended construction, is a spectacular building supported by 75 pillars. The stage-style main hall offers magnificent panoramic views of the Boso mou…
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Origins
In 784, Dengyo Daishi Saicho visited this site during his eastern provinces pilgrimage. He carved and enshrined an Eleven-Faced Kannon in a sacred camphor growing atop a great rock, founding the temple. Since then, it has gathered deep devotion from Boso people as a Kannon sacred site. In the mediev…
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Pilgrimage Circuit
A pilgrimage of 33 Kannon temples — an ancient circuit winding through the historic temples of the entire Kantō region
About Jūichimen Kannon
Wooden standing Eleven-Headed Kannon (Hokkeiji, Nara, National Treasure, Heian period)
Jūichimen Kannon (Eleven-Headed Kannon): bears eleven faces atop the principal head to perceive and rescue suffering beings in all directions. Long venerated as a deity of healing and warding off misfortune.
Kannon Forms · Seven Kannon
Shō
Jūichimen
Senju
Nyoirin
Batō
Juntei
Fukūkenjaku
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
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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Hours
Viewing hours: April–September 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, October–March 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed in case of rain).
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Admission: adults ¥300, children ¥100.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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