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Nyoirin Kannon Temple, Nagata Kannon

Japan, 58 Bessho, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture 649-6554

Nagata Kannon is a temple famous as a Kannon that wards off evil spirits. The principal image is the Nyoirin Kannon, which is visited by many people every year on Hatsugo and Ninogo. Anyone can visit the shrine, regardless of religious affiliation. You can freely ring the bell to ward off evil spirits in the shrine grounds. *Warding off evil spirits refers to praying to the gods and Buddha in order to avoid disasters and live your life safely and peacefully.

Telephone number 0736-73-3566
Website https://www.nagatakannon.or.jp/index.html
Access
  • By train: From JR Wakayama Station, take the Wakayama Line and get off at Kiinagata Station, then walk 4 minutes. By car: 3km 5 minutes from Kinokawa IC on Keinawa Expressway
Language 日本語
Last Update : 2023.09.02   Kinokawa Fruits Tourism Bureau

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