An ancient Shingon Buzan temple in Hitachiota, the 22nd of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage.
The principal image is Juichimen Kannon, with a history of prosperity as the prayer temple of the Satake clan.
The current main hall rebuilt in 1543 is an Important Cultural Property with a magnificent thatched roof.
The Satake clan crest of
Founded in 985 CE by imperial decree of Retired Emperor Kazan according to tradition.
Founded by the monk Genmitsu, enshrining Juichimen Kannon as the principal image.
The Satake clan founder Satake Masayoshi is said to have held his coming-of-age ceremony here, making it the Satake prayer temple.
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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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