Sendai Daikannon, Sendai

Name: Sendai Daikannon
Address: 31-36 Sanezawa Nakayamaminami, Izumi-ku, Sendai, 981-3217, Japan

#14 among attractions in Sendai

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Sendai Daikannon, officially known as the Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon, is a large statue of Byakue Kannon bearing a gem in her hand located in Sendai, Japan. ()

Local name: 大観密寺 Height: 328 ftCoordinates: 38°18'2"N, 140°49'26"E

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31-36 Sanezawa Nakayamaminami, Izumi-kuSendai 981-3217 Japan

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Nearby attractions include: Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Aoba Castle, Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium, Sendai City Museum.

3.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Landmark castle with exhibition hall
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Music venue
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3.6 miSE
Exhibits on local history and culture
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2.2 miSE
Historic Shinto shrine on serene grounds
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4.1 miSE
Ornate mausoleum of an Edo feudal lord
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3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
The Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai
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3.6 miE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
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Observation decks and towers, Shopping centre, Office
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Library
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2.4 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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