Sendai Daikannon Statue

The largest statue of the Kannon in Japan is located in the precincts of Daikanmitsuji Temple, and its official name is Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon. The statue was completed in 1991 at a cost of approximately 4 billion yen by a businessman who was developing the surrounding area. The statue stands 100 meters above the ground. The number 100 was chosen to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city of Sendai, which became an ordinance-designated city in 1989, and to wish for prosperity in the coming 21st century.

The interior (womb) of the Kannon statue can also be viewed. The first level contains the Mizuko Kuyo-den Hall, which enshrines the Twelve Divine Generals, the 33 Kannon, and the Mizuko Kannon, while the third to 11th levels house 108 Buddhist statues. An observation window at the top of the elevator offers a panoramic view of Sendai City and the Pacific Ocean.

You can take the city bus from Sendai Station to the Sendai Daikannon-mae bus stop, but it is also recommended to get off at Nakayama 7-chome or Nakayama 8-chome on the way there. You can take pictures of the mysterious Daikannon rising above the residential area.