🗺️ Sendai Daikannon

Sendai Daikannon is located in the heart of Daikanmitsu Temple and is the largest Kannon statue in Japan, officially named "Sendai Tendō Byakue Daikannon." It was completed in 1991 (Heisei 3) at a construction cost of 4 billion yen, funded by an entrepreneur promoting local urban development. The statue stands 100 meters tall, a number chosen to celebrate Sendai becoming a designated city in 1989 (Heisei 1) and the centenary of municipal governance, while also praying for prosperity in the 21st century. The interior of the Kannon statue is open for visitors. On the first floor, there is a hall dedicated to the Twelve Divine Generals, the Thirty-Three Kannon, and the Mizuko Kannon for the memorial of deceased children. Floors three to eleven house 108 Buddha statues. Visitors can take an elevator to the upper floors to enjoy a panoramic view of Sendai city and the Pacific Ocean. From Sendai Station, you can take a city bus to the bus stop in front of Sendai Daikannon; however, it is recommended to get off at "Nakayama Nanachōme" or "Nakayama Hachichōme" and walk from there. Along the way, you can take photos of the uniquely large Kannon statue appearing in the residential area streets.

Japan's largest Kannon statue. You can enter and visit the interior. It is recommended to take the bus and get off halfway to take some unique photos.