The principal kannon stands 160 centimeters tall, and features crystal eyes. It is made from an assemblage of wood, and is covered with lacquered filigree.

 Originally, the kannon hall stood in the mountains, 800 meters northeast from its current location. However, the damage to the kannon and hall itself was extensive. Shouun Yoshikawa, a pilgrim to that temple, noted its disrepair. From 1709 to 1717, he played a key role in raising donations to have them rebuilt in the current location.The kannon made at that time remains the principal image of worship to this day.

 The Aikawa Kannon is also known as the “Ibo Kannon”, or Kannon of warts. A legend associated with the octopus votive claims that it can remove warts. To this day, people visit the temple to pray to this image.

 

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