Local Secret · Azabu
Chokokuji 長谷寺
A large Zen temple in Nishi-Azabu with a giant wooden Kannon statue.
About
Chokokuji houses a large wooden Kannon statue about 10 metres tall, one of the biggest in Japan. The temple also serves as a training centre for Soto Zen monks.
Highlights
- Huge wooden Kannon statue
- Zen training temple
Tips
- Viewing the Kannon may be limited to certain times
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