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Hase-dera (海光山慈照院長谷寺, Kaikō-zan Jishō-in Hase-dera), commonly called the Hase-kannon (長谷観音), is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Jūichimen Kannon, an eleven-headed manifestation of the Bodhisattva Kannon.
The temple originally belonged to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, but eventually became an independent temple of the Jōdo-shū.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Hase, Kanagawa |
| Founded | 736 |
| Official website | hasedera.jp |
| Nearest stations | Hase Station · 331 m Enoshima Electric Railway Line Gokurakuji Station · 540 m Enoshima Electric Railway Line Yuigahama Station · 758 m Enoshima Electric Railway Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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What is Hase-dera (Kamakura)?
Hase-dera (海光山慈照院長谷寺, Kaikō-zan Jishō-in Hase-dera), commonly called the Hase-kannon (長谷観音), is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Jūichimen Kannon, an eleven-headed manifestation of the Bodhisattva Kannon.
Where is Hase-dera (Kamakura)?
Hase-dera (Kamakura) is in Hase, Kanagawa. The nearest station is Hase Station (about 331 m in a straight line).
When was Hase-dera (Kamakura) founded?
736, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Hase-dera (Kamakura)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.hasedera.jp/
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