Japan's 100 Kannon Pilgrimage

First temple. The principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu. Adjacent to Nachi Falls, this is the first temple where Emperor Kazan is said to have made his first pilgrimage to Saigoku. The main hall, rebuilt in 1590, is a Momoyama-period style and a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The Nachi Falls viewed over the adjacent three-story pagoda is a famous scenic spot. Accessible by bus/taxi from JR Kii-Katsuura Station; parking available. Ascend the long stone steps of the approach, such as Daimonzaka. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Second temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Kannon Bosatsu. Said to have been founded in 770 by Priest Iko, the name of the temple comes from the three wells within the grounds (one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters). The Rōmon gate, Tahōtō pagoda, and bell tower are Important Cultural Properties. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot (one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites) overlooking Wakaura Bay. Approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Kimiidera Station; parking available. Ascend the steep 231 stone steps (En'en-zaka) to the main hall. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Third temple. The principal image is Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. Said to have been founded in 770 by Ōtomo no Kōshiko, it was rebuilt during the Edo period after being burned down during the wars of the Tenshō era. The main hall, great gate, middle gate, and Senju-dō are Important Cultural Properties. The Momoyama-period garden of Kōfuku-ji, featuring a large rock in front of the main hall, is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty, and the illustrated scrolls are National Treasures. Approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Kōka Station through the temple town; parking available. The approach is on flat ground with no steep mountain paths. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Fourth temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. This ancient temple, located on the middle slope of Mt. Makio (approx. 475m above sea level), is also said to be the place where Kūkai had his hair cut. The diverse collection of Buddhist statues, including Bato Kannon, are highlights. Accessible by bus from Semboku Rapid Railway Izumi-Chuo Station; parking available. It is one of the most challenging routes in Saigoku, with approximately 1km of steep stone steps and mountain paths from the temple gate to the main hall. *Be mindful of your stamina and time due to the long mountain paths and stone steps. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Fifth temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. Said to be the family temple of the immigrant clan, the Kuzui clan, it opens its existing national treasure, the dry-lacquer seated statue of Senju Kannon (Tenpyō Buddhist sculpture) with over a thousand hands, on the 18th of every month. The vermilion-painted west gate is an Important Cultural Property. It is also known as a famous spot for wisteria flowers. Located in a flat urban area, approximately a 3-5 minute walk from Kintetsu Fujiidera Station, with no mountain paths or long stone steps. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

22nd temple. The principal image is Senju Kannon Bosatsu, and it is said to have been founded in the early Heian period by Dainagon Fujiwara no Yamakage. It is known for the legend of a 'turtle's reward' where Yamakage was saved from underwater by a large turtle his father had released, and the principal image is affectionately called the 'Kannon riding a turtle'. It is also a temple where the Yamakage-ryū Hōchō-shiki (culinary ceremony) honoring the ancestor of cooking is performed annually. Approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Sōjiji Station and Hankyu Sōjiji Station. Located on flat ground in the city, with no long stone steps or mountain paths. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

23rd temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. This ancient temple, founded in the Nara period, was granted the name 'Katsuō-ji' (meaning 'king of victory') by Emperor Seiwa for its efficacy in healing his illness, and was later changed to 'Katsuō-ji' out of reverence. It is known as the temple of 'Kachi Daruma' (daruma dolls for victory), where people pray for 'victory luck' in exams, competitions, business, and more. Accessible by Hankyu Bus from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Minoh-Kayano Station, disembark at Katsuō-ji. Parking available. Stone steps and slopes are scattered throughout the large mountain grounds. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Sixth temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. Said to have been founded in 703 by Priest Benki, it is known for the jōruri play 'Tsubosaka Reigenki' as a temple with miraculous efficacy for eye diseases. The main hall's Reihai-dō (hall of worship) with its octagonal pagoda and the three-story pagoda are Important Cultural Properties. The giant stone statues brought from India are also highlights. A mountain temple approximately a 10-minute bus/taxi ride from Kintetsu Tsubosaka-yama Station; parking available. There are stone steps within the temple grounds. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Seventh temple. The principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu. Said to have been founded in 663 by Priest Gien during the reign of Emperor Tenchi, it is considered Japan's first temple for warding off misfortune. The principal image is the largest Buddhist statue in Japan made of clay sculpture, and the vermilion-colored Niōmon gate is an Important Cultural Property. It is also popular for its rhododendron flowers. Approximately a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station, taking the bus to 'Okadera-mae'; parking available. Located on the middle slope of Asuka Village, you will ascend the slope of the approach. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Eighth temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Kannon Bosatsu. As the head temple of the Shingon Buzan sect, the main hall, rebuilt by Tokugawa Iemitsu, is a National Treasure, and the standing principal image exceeding 10 meters is an Important Cultural Property. The 399-step covered corridor (Important Cultural Property) leading from the Niōmon gate to the main hall is a highlight, and it is famous as the 'Temple of Flowers' where peonies bloom. Approximately a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Hasedera Station; parking available. You will ascend slopes and stone steps from the temple gate to the main hall. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

Ninth. The principal image is the Unfettered Net Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an octagonal hall with ties to the Fujiwara clan, founded by Fujiwara no Fuyutsugu in the 7th year of Kōnin (813). The current building, rebuilt in the Kansei era, is an Important Cultural Property and Japan's largest octagonal hall. The principal image is only open for viewing on October 17th each year. It is part of the World Heritage site 'Cultural Monuments of Ancient Nara'. Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station, parking available (paid). The grounds are flat and easy to visit. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

10th temple. The principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a special head temple of the Honzan Shugendo sect, said to have been founded in 770 by imperial decree of Emperor Kōnin. It has a main hall rebuilt in 1805 and a three-storied pagoda from the Muromachi period, and is known as the "Temple of Flowers" for its approximately 20,000 azalea bushes, 10,000 hydrangea plants, lotuses, and autumn foliage. Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Keihan Mimuroto Station, parking available (approx. 300 spaces). There are stone steps within the precincts. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 11. The principal image is Cundi Kannon Bodhisattva. Its origin dates back to 876 when Shobo (Rigen Daishi) enshrined Cundi Kannon on Kami-Daigo. The Cundi Hall was destroyed by lightning in 2008, and currently, worship and reception of sutra copies are accepted at the Kannon Hall on Shimo-Daigo. The five-story pagoda on Shimo-Daigo is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto Prefecture and a National Treasure. It is a World Heritage site. Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Daigo Station on the subway, parking is available. From Nyonin-do to Kami-Daigo is about a 1-hour climb. *The mountain path and stone steps are long, so be mindful of your stamina and time. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

15th temple. The principal image is Jūichimen Kannon Bosatsu, and it is said to have been founded around 825 by Kōbō Daishi Kūkai by imperial decree of Emperor Saga. It is a sub-temple of Senyū-ji and is worshipped as the 'Kannon of the Head' for curing headaches and bestowing wisdom, and as a temple for warding off dementia. Within the grounds stand the Kogo Daishi statue and a multi-story pagoda-shaped Iseido hall. Approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Tōfuku-ji Station, or alight at Senyū-ji Michi by city bus. The approach across Torii Bridge is uphill, and there is parking for visitors. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

16th. The principal image is the Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Thousand-eyed Kannon Bodhisattva, said to have been opened by the monk Enchin in 778, and the main hall was donated by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. The main hall, famous for its 'Kiyomizu Stage' that juts out from the cliff, is a National Treasure, and the current building was rebuilt during the Kan'ei era (1631-1633). Many pagodas and halls are Important Cultural Properties. Accessible on foot from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, etc. Kiyomizu-zaka and Sannenzaka slopes on the approach are continuous slopes and stone steps. No parking available. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

17th temple. The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, and it is said to have been founded by Kūya Shōnin in 951. It is an ancient temple where Kūya is said to have paraded through the city with a Kannon statue enshrined in a cart, praying for the eradication of epidemics. The principal image is a National Treasure, opened only once every twelve years. It is also known for the standing statue of Kūya Shōnin (Important Cultural Property), from which six Amida Buddhas emerge from his mouth. Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Keihan Kiyotogo Station, located on flat ground in the city center with parking available. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 18. The principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva, and it is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku. It is affectionately known as 'Rokkaku-do' due to its hexagonal main hall, and is known as the birthplace of Ikebana (flower arrangement) which originated from its lodging house 'Ikenobo'. The 'Heso-ishi' (navel stone), said to indicate the center of Kyoto, and the matchmaking willow are also highlights. Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station on the subway, it is located on flat ground in the city center, and there is no on-site parking. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

19th temple. The principal image is Senju Kannon Bosatsu, and it is said to have been founded in 1004 by Priest En'en. The origin of the name 'Kakudō' comes from En'en, who was called 'Kawa Hijiri' (Leather Sage) because he wore deerskin. It is known as the only nunnery among the Saigoku pilgrimage temples, and the current main hall was built in 1815. Located just south of Kyoto Gyoen, facing Teramachi-dori, it is approximately a 10-minute walk from Keihan Jingū-Marutamachi Station. It is a flat urban temple, with paid parking nearby. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

20th. The principal image is the Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva, said to have been founded by Gen'san in the 2nd year of Chōgen (1029). After being burned down in the Ōnin War, it was rebuilt through the efforts of Keishōin, the mother of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Highlights include the 'Yūryū no Matsu' (Wandering Dragon Pine), a natural monument approximately 600 years old and 37 meters long, and the Important Cultural Property Tahōtō pagoda. The Kyoto city skyline can be viewed from the mountaintop. Accessible by bus from Hankyu Higashi-Mukai Station, etc. As it is a mountain temple, halls are scattered on slopes, and there are many stone steps and slopes within the grounds. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

21st temple. The principal image of the temple is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva, and it is said to have been founded by Ōtomo no Komaro in 705. It is famous for the legend of the "Substitute Kannon" told in the "Konjaku Monogatari Shū". The main hall enshrines a reclining Buddha statue of Shakyamuni, where visitors lift the futon and stroke the same part of the statue as their ailment to pray for healing. The pond garden from the Edo period is a Kyoto Prefecture designated scenic spot. Immediately after getting off at Anōji-mae by bus from JR Kameoka Station. It is located on flat ground in the village, with no long stone steps or mountain paths. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 28. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. Located on the middle slope of Mt. Tsutsuriga-take overlooking Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views, it is the northernmost temple on the Saigoku Pilgrimage, known for the legend of 'Nari-ai Kannon' (Kannon of fulfillment) where wishes 'come true'. The general route involves transferring from Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway to a sightseeing boat, cable car (lift), and then a mountain bus, or taking a taxi. Be careful when driving as the approach to the temple is steep. Parking is available. Snowfall occurs in winter. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

29th temple. The principal image is Bato Kannon Bosatsu, and it is the only temple in the Saigoku 33 Kannon pilgrimage with Bato Kannon as its principal image. Nestled on the middle slope of Mt. Aoba, it is worshipped as a protective deity for agriculture, livestock, and transportation. It is also known for the rare 'Butsumai' (Buddhist dance) performed annually on May 8th. Approximately a 50-minute walk from JR Matsuo-dera Station, or about a 40-minute walk from the Matsuo-dera-guchi bus stop. Approach parking available (paid). It is a mountain temple with slopes on the approach. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

12th. The principal image is the Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple said to have been founded by Taichō in the 6th year of Yōrō (722). It is worshipped as the 'Sweating Kannon' and 'Kannon for Protection from Thunder'. Located on the middle slope of Mount Iwama at an altitude of 443m, a large Katsura tree related to the temple's founding legend stands in front of the main hall. There is also a pond associated with Matsuo Bashō. Nearest station is JR/Keihan Ishiyama Station by bus, with a walking section and mountain path. Parking is available at the entrance to the approach. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

13th temple. The principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva, and it is said to have been opened by Ryōben in 747. It is a temple associated with literature, famous for the "Genji no Ma" where Murasaki Shikibu conceived the idea for "The Tale of Genji". The main hall, rebuilt in the Heian period, and the beautiful Tahōtō pagoda are both National Treasures, and the silica-limestone that gave the temple its name is a Natural Monument. Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Ishiyamadera Station, paid parking available. Gentle stone steps continue within the precincts. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 14. The principal image of the temple is Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva. It is the head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect and is said to have been founded in 686. The Kannon Hall stands on a hill overlooking the city of Otsu, and the Golden Hall from the Momoyama period is a National Treasure. It is also known for the 'Bell of Mii in the Evening' from the Eight Views of Omi and as a famous cherry blossom spot. Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Keihan Mii-dera Station, large parking is available. There is an uphill climb on stone steps to the Kannon Hall. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

30th temple. The principal image is Senju Sen'gan Kannon Bosatsu. Located on Chikubu Island in Lake Biwa, it is also known as one of Japan's Three Benzaiten. Access to the temple is by boat, and you can take a sightseeing boat from Nagahama Port or other locations to the island. After disembarking, you will ascend the steep stone steps (approx. 165 steps) called the 'Stairs of Prayer' to the main hall. An additional island entrance fee is required. *Be mindful of your stamina and time due to the long mountain paths and stone steps. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin, and fees with the official website.

31st. The principal image is the Thousand-armed, Eleven-faced, and Sho Kannon Bodhisattva, unified as the Thousand-armed Eleven-faced Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple said to be associated with Prince Shōtoku and is known for its faith in praying for longevity. Approximately 20 minutes by Ōmi Railway Bus from Ōmihachiman Station, disembark at Chōmei-ji. The approach consists of 808 stone steps, taking about 20 minutes to climb on foot. Cars and taxis can go up the forest road to near the remaining 100 stone steps. *Note: The mountain path and stone steps are long, so be mindful of your stamina and time. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

32nd temple. The principal image is Thousand-armed Thousand-eyed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku, also known as the "Temple in the Sky", located on Mount Kinugasa (approx. 433m above sea level). You can drive up to the mountain parking lot via the main approach forest road (access hours apply), and then climb stone steps from there. The walking approach has long and steep stone steps. It is known for its seated statue of Thousand-armed Kannon made entirely of Byakudan sandalwood from India. *The mountain path and stone steps are long, so be mindful of your stamina and time. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 24. The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku and is widely revered as a sacred site for prayers for safe childbirth. The temple grounds are equipped with escalators and elevators, making them barrier-free. It is conveniently located approximately 1-3 minutes on foot from Hankyu Takarazuka Line Nakayamakanon Station and JR Nakayamadera Station, making it easy to visit. Parking is available nearby. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

25th. The principal image is the Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been founded by the hermit Hodo, and named 'Kiyomizu-dera' in gratitude for a sacred spring that emerged in a land lacking water. Located on Mount Ontake at an altitude of approximately 500m, it is known for its panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and Awaji Island. Approximately 35 minutes by bus from Aino Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line (infrequent service), disembark at Kiyomizu-dera. Free parking available. It is a temple on a mountain with slopes and stone steps. *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

26th. The principal image is the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect said to have been founded by the hermit Hodo, and its three-story pagoda, built in the 1171 (first year of Shōan) in the late Heian period, is a National Treasure. Immediately after disembarking from a Shinki Bus (infrequent service) from Himeji Station at Hokke-zan Ichijō-ji. By car, it is about 15 minutes from Kasai city center, via a winding mountain road. Parking available. To reach the main hall, you must climb stone steps (over 160 steps). *Please confirm visiting hours, Goshuin (vermilion seal) availability, and fees with the official website.

27th temple. The principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a special head temple of the Tendai sect, said to have been founded by Shōkū Shōnin in 966, and is also called "Hiei-zan of the West", a large temple complex. Important Cultural Properties such as the Mani-den and San-no-dō are lined up. From Himeji Station, take a Shinki bus to the Shōsha Ropeway terminal, then take the ropeway for about 4 minutes to the mountaintop. From the mountaintop station, it is about a 15-20 minute walk along the approach to the Mani-den. Parking is available. *Please confirm viewing hours, sutra copying (Goshuin), and fees on the official website.

Number 33. The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been founded in 798 by the monk Horen Shonin and is affectionately known as 'Tanigumi-san', the temple marking the completion (fulfillment) of the Saigoku Thirty-three Pilgrimage. It has the Osori-do and Mangan-do halls, which convey the joy of those who have completed the pilgrimage, and there is a solemn atmosphere as the place of pilgrimage completion. It is accessible by bus from Taniguchi Station on the Tarumi Railway to Tanigumi-san, then walking along the approach from the gate. Parking is available. *Please confirm viewing hours, reception (Goshuin), and fees officially.

The 1st temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage (initial vow), with the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. It is said to have been founded by Gyōki during the Tenpyō era, and enshrines three statues of the Eleven-faced Kannon, said to be the works of Gyōki, Ennin (Daishi Jikaku), and Genshin (Sōzu Eshō), as hidden treasures. It is said to be the oldest temple in Kamakura, with moss-covered stone steps and a thatched Kannon-do hall as highlights. Please confirm Goshuin hours etc. with the official website. Nearest station is Kamakura Station by bus.

The 2nd temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. According to temple tradition, it was opened by the monk Tokudō in the Yōrō era and Gyōki carved the Kannon statue. It is the only Sōtō sect temple among the Bandō temples. It is also known as a temple associated with the Kamakura shogunate, including Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hōjō Masako, and the literary master Izumi Kyōka, and is famous for its hydrangeas. The view from the mountain temple grounds is also charming. Nearest stations are JR Zushi and Keikyu Zushi-Hayama Station.

3rd temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage. The principal image of the temple is Amida Nyorai, but the principal image of the pilgrimage temple is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva (Tashiro Kannon). It originated from Chōraku-ji Temple, founded by Hōjō Masako to mourn the repose of the soul of Minamoto no Yoritomo, and the temple is named after Masako's posthumous Buddhist name, "An'yō-in". Within the precincts is a Hōkyōintō pagoda, said to be Masako's grave, and it is famous as a spot for azaleas in early summer. Please confirm opening hours etc. on the official website. The nearest station is Kamakura Station.

The 4th temple on the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan, approximately 9.18m tall, and is affectionately known as 'Hase Kannon'. It is said to have been founded in the Tenpyo period. It is known as a temple of flowers, with its open grounds and views of Yuigahama from the observation deck, and approximately 40 varieties and 2,500 hydrangeas. The Kannon Museum is also attached. The nearest station is Hase Station on the Enoden Line.

The 5th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. It is an ancient temple of the Shingon sect, also known as 'Iizumi Kannon'. It is said that Ninomiya Sontoku (Kinjiro) was inspired to become a monk after hearing the Kannon Sutra at this temple in his youth, and a seated statue of Kinjiro with his hands clasped stands in front of the main hall. There are many other attractions, including a large ginkgo tree, a bronze water basin, and a bronze bell. Please confirm Goshuin hours etc. with the official website. Nearest stations are JR Kamonomiya and Odawara Stations by bus.

The 6th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. It is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, affectionately known as 'Iiyama Kannon'. It is said to have been founded by Gyōki during the Shinkame era. The Kannon-do hall, associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, stands here. In spring, approximately 3,000 cherry trees bloom, and in the rainy season, hydrangeas add color, making it a famous spot for flowers and views, and it is listed as one of the '50 Scenic Spots of Kanagawa'. Nearest station is Atsugi Station by bus.

The 7th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage, with Sho Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It is a Tendai sect temple called "Kaname Kannon". It is said to have originated from a Kannon statue obtained from the sea during the Taihō era, and was favored by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the medieval period. The main hall, built in the Meiō era, and the Zen-style shrine (Important National Cultural Property) are highlights, as is the tranquil precincts along the Kaname River. The nearest station is Hiratsuka Station, with bus access.

The 8th temple on the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with Holy Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It is a temple of the Shingon sect called 'Hoshi no Tani Kannon', and is said to have been founded by Gyoki. It is known for the legend of the 'Seven Wonders of Hoshiya-ji Temple', including the bell, Hoshi no I (well), and blooming camellias of different colors, and a single-strike bell (Important Cultural Property of Japan) is also preserved. The quiet grounds add to the atmosphere of the pilgrimage. The nearest station is Zama Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line.

The 14th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, with a wooden standing statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva (National Important Cultural Property) as its principal image. It is said to be the oldest temple in Yokohama City, an ancient temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The principal image, created in the mid-Heian period, is famous as a representative work of the Kanto region, made with a 'Nata-bori' (hatchet carving) technique that intentionally leaves chisel marks. The shopping street in front of the gate is also lively. Nearest stations are Keikyu Gōmei-ji Station and Yokohama Municipal Subway Gōmei-ji Station.

An ancient Tendai sect temple, and the 9th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage. The mountain name is Tokiyama, and the principal image is Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been founded in the Nara period, and is one of the leading mountain temples in the Kanto region. It is known for preserving the National Treasure decorative sutra "Jikōji Sutra". The precincts, surrounded by deep greenery, are filled with tranquility, and one climbs the stone steps to the Kannon-do hall. Please confirm opening hours and admission fees on the official website. Ogawamachi Station and Myōgaku Station on the Tobu Tojo Line are the base stations.

A temple of the Shingon sect Chisan school, and the 10th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage. It is called Gan'nanden, and the principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been opened by Ikkai in the Yōrō era, and was rebuilt by Hiki Yoshikazu by order of Minamoto no Yoritomo, and is also said to have been the protective deity of Hōjō Masako. The large ginkgo tree towering in front of the Kannon-do hall is a highlight. Please confirm opening hours and admission fees on the official website. Takasaka Station on the Tobu Tojo Line is the base station.

A temple of the Shingon sect Chizan school and the 11th temple on the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage. Its mountain name is Iwadono-san Komyo-in, and the principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have originated when Gyoki enshrined a Kannon statue, and is a place associated with Minamoto no Noriyori. The three-story pagoda and main hall, built in the early Edo period, stand out against the greenery. It is affectionately known for the 'Yakuyoke Asa Kannon' (Morning Kannon for warding off evil) and 'Yakuyoke Dango' (dumplings for warding off evil) on June 18th every year. Please confirm reception hours and viewing fees officially. Higashimatsuyama Station on the Tobu Tojo Line is the hub.

A temple of the Tendai sect and the 12th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage. It is called Garinzan, and its principal image is the Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple said to have been founded by Daishi Ennin during the Tenchō era. Nearby stands the Genjō Tower, which enshrines the relics of Xuanzang Sanzang, famous from 'Journey to the West'. A quiet atmosphere of pilgrimage pervades the spacious grounds. Please confirm Goshuin hours and admission fees with the official website. Higashi-Iwatsuki Station on the Tobu Urban Park Line is the base.

The head temple of the Sho Kannon sect, and the 13th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage, and the only temple in Tokyo. It is called Kinryūzan, and the principal image is the hidden Buddhist image of Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have originated in 628 when the brothers Hinokuma Hamanari and Takunari found a Kannon statue in the Miyato River. The Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise-dori street, and the five-storied pagoda are lined up, bustling with domestic and international worshipers. Please confirm opening hours and admission fees on the official website. Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Asakusa Line are the base stations.

Hase-ji Temple on Mount Shiraiwa in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is the 15th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage and is popularly known as Shiraiwa Kannon. The principal image is the hidden Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is an ancient temple associated with Shugendo, and the principal image is a designated Important Cultural Property of Gunma Prefecture. The temple buildings stand in a quiet village at the foot of Mount Haruna, and a simple atmosphere welcomes pilgrims. Please confirm opening hours on the official website. It is convenient to head towards Haruna from Takasaki city as a base.

Gotoku-zan Mizusawa-ji Temple in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, is the 16th temple on the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage. It is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect, known as Mizusawa Kannon, and the principal image is Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been opened by the monk Keiyo Sojo by imperial decree of Empress Suiko. The Kannon Hall, rebuilt in 1787, and the hexagonal double-story pagoda are highlights, and it is located near Ikaho Onsen. Please confirm reception hours officially. It also serves as a base for visiting Ikaho Onsen and Mizusawa Udon.

Izuruyama Mangan-ji in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, is the 17th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage. It is an ancient temple of the Chisan School of the Shingon sect, known as Izuru Kannon, with the Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. According to temple tradition, it was founded in the first year of Tenpyō-jingō (770) by the monk Shōdō, and Kōbō Daishi visited in the Kōnin era. It is known for its Okunoin cave and waterfall ascetic practices, and its deep mountain spiritual site is attractive. Please confirm Goshuin hours with the official website. The base is from Tochigi city center towards the mountains.

Nikkō-san Chūzen-ji, located in Chūgūshi on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture, is the 18th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage. It is a branch temple of Rinno-ji Temple, a World Heritage site, and is famous for the name Ritsugi Kannon. The principal image is Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva, said to have been carved by Shōdō Shōnin from a standing tree of Katsura, and is an Important Cultural Property. The scenery overlooking the lake and Mount Nantai is also exceptional. Please confirm opening hours on the official website. The base is Lake Chuzenji, reached by ascending Irohazaka from Nikkō city.

Ōya-ji Temple of the Tendai sect in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, is the 19th temple of the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage and is popularly known as Ōya Kannon. The principal image is a Thousand-armed Kannon rock-cut Buddha carved into the tuff rock face, said to be the work of Kōbō Daishi and one of the oldest stone Buddhas in Japan. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and Important Cultural Property. Behind the precincts stands the Peace Kannon, 27 meters high. Please confirm opening hours on the official website. The Ōya district from Utsunomiya city is the base.

Dokko-san Nishiyaku-ji Temple in Haga District, Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture, is the 20th temple on the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage. It is an ancient temple of the Shingon sect Toyama school, and the principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to have been opened by Gyoki during the Tenpyo era. The three-story pagoda and thatched-roof Romon gate, built in the Muromachi period, are Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and it is also known for the smiling 'Laughing Enma'. Please confirm reception hours officially. Visiting in conjunction with a stroll through Mashiko, the town of pottery, is recommended.

An ancient temple of the Tendai sect, with the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. According to temple tradition, it was founded by En no Gyōja and later revived by Kōbō Daishi Kūkai. It is located on the middle slope of Mount Hachimiso, the highest peak in Ibaraki Prefecture (around the 8th level), and its steep approach is known as one of the most difficult on the Bandō pilgrimage, with some pilgrims having worshipped from the foot of the mountain in the past. The access base is Daigo Town, famous for Fukuroda Falls. Please confirm Goshuin hours with the official website.

A temple of the Shingon sect Buzan school, Myōfuku-zan, with Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It is also called Kitamuki Kannon because the main hall faces north. It is an ancient temple revered as the prayer hall of the Satake clan, a prominent family in Hitachi, and according to temple tradition, it was founded by Genmitsu Shōnin, who accompanied Emperor Kazan's pilgrimage. The main hall, rebuilt in the Muromachi period, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The access base is JR Hitachiōta Station. Please confirm opening hours on the official website.

A temple of the Fumon sect (a syncretic sect of Shingon Buddhism), affectionately known as Sabaku Kannon. The principal image is Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it is an ancient temple founded in the Hakuchi era when a hunter attained enlightenment of Kannon in the mountains of Sabaku. Later, it received the reverence of the lord of Kasama Castle. The mountain name Sabaku-san is the former site where Kasama Castle was built, and it is adjacent to the castle ruins. The access hub is JR Kasama Station, and Kasama Inari Shrine is also nearby. Please confirm reception hours officially.

A temple of the Shingon sect Toyama school on Amabiki-san, known as Amabiki Kannon. The principal image is Long Life Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it was opened in the reign of Emperor Yomei by Hōrin Dokushuko, and is also said to be related to Emperor Saga's prayer for rain. It has been revered as a sacred site for safe childbirth and child-rearing since ancient times. In June, approximately 100 varieties and 5,000 hydrangeas bloom in the temple grounds, making it lively with the Hydrangea Festival. The access hub is Sakuragawa City. Please confirm reception hours officially.

A temple of the Shingon Buzan sect, located on Mount Tsukuba, with the Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. According to temple tradition, Kōbō Daishi Kūkai carved and enshrined the Thousand-armed Kannon here. Located on the middle slope of the sacred Mount Tsukuba, the Tsukuba Shrine is situated very close by. Although it was temporarily abolished due to the separation of Buddhism and Shinto in the Meiji era, it has now been revived as a branch temple of Gokoku-ji Temple in Otsuka, Tokyo. The access base is at the foot of Mount Tsukuba in Tsukuba City. Please confirm Goshuin hours with the official website.

A temple of the Shingon sect Buzan school, Nanmei-zan, also known as Kiyotaki Kannon. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it originated from the placement of a Sho Kannon statue, said to be made by Prince Shōtoku, on Ryūga-mine during the reign of Empress Suiko, and it is said that Tokuichi Shōnin moved it to the mountainside in the Dōyō era. The mountain gate, built in the Tenpō era, remains today. It is a temple located in a quiet mountain area, and the access base is the Ono district of Tsuchiura City. Please confirm opening hours on the official website.

The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it began in the Nara period when a Kannon statue caught in a fisherman's net was enshrined. It is an ancient temple of the Shingon sect, said to have been consecrated by Kobo Daishi Kukai, and is affectionately known as 'Iinuma Kannon'. It is the 27th temple on the Bando Pilgrimage, and a vermilion-painted Niomon gate and a five-story pagoda approximately 33m high stand in the city of Choshi. JR Choshi Station and Choshi Electric Railway Kannon Station are the hubs. Please confirm reception hours and fees officially.

The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it is a temple of the Tendai sect opened by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in the Jowah era, and it is called 'Namekawa Kannon' due to its origin of enshrining a Kannon statue obtained on the banks of the Odagawa River. It is the 28th temple on the Bando Pilgrimage, and its thatched-roof Niomon gate is an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is also known for its blessings for safe childbirth and child-rearing. JR Namekawa Station is the nearest hub. Please confirm reception hours and fees officially.

The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it originated in the second year of Wadō (709) when Gyōki, who was touring the eastern provinces, enshrined a Kannon statue, making it an ancient temple of the Shingon Buzan sect. In the Middle Ages, it was revered as a prayer hall of the Chiba clan. It is the 29th temple of the Bandō Pilgrimage, and a large ginkgo tree and the Takizo Shrine remain within the grounds. Keisei Chiba-dera Station is the nearest base. Please confirm Goshuin hours and fees with the official website.

The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a temple of the Shingon sect Buzan school, said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Yōmei, and is affectionately known as "Kōra Kannon". It is the 30th temple of the Bandō pilgrimage. The main hall is a unique elevated structure with a suspended floor, allowing people to walk underneath, and is a Kisarazu City designated cultural property. It is also known as a Kannon for matchmaking and conception. Buses from JR Kisarazu Station are the base. Please confirm opening hours and fees on the official website.

The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a special head temple of the Tendai sect, founded in 784 by Saicho, the great master of propagation, and is known as 'Kasumori Kannon'. It is the 31st temple on the Bando Pilgrimage. The Kannon-do, built on a large rock, is supported by 61 pillars and is Japan's only four-sided suspended structure, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The view from the aerial corridor and the natural forest, a National Natural Monument, are also highlights. Buses are available from JR Mobara Station. Please check the official website for reception hours and fees.

The principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva (a different temple from Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, this is an ancient temple in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture). According to temple tradition, it is a temple of the Tendai sect called 'Kiyomizu Kannon', established by Jikaku Daishi Ennin who carved and enshrined a Thousand-armed Kannon, and is one of the Three Great Kiyomizu of Japan, along with those in Kyoto and Hyogo. It is the 32nd temple on the Bando Pilgrimage, and the Kannon Hall stands in the mountains. Buses from JR Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station and Mobara Station are the hubs. Please confirm reception hours and fees officially.

The principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. According to temple tradition, it was founded when Gyoki prayed for the recovery of Emperor Gensho and enshrined a Kannon statue. It is a Shingon sect Chizan school temple known as 'Nago Kannon'. It is the final temple of the Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage, marking the end of the pilgrimage. The Kannon-do is located on the middle slope of Mt. Nago overlooking Tateyama Bay, and the view is a highlight. JR Nago-Funagata Station is the nearest base. Please check the official website for reception hours and fees.

The first temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage, Shimobuji Temple. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known as the starting and initiating temple of the Chichibu Pilgrimage, and is the first place pilgrims visit when they begin their journey. Its tranquil atmosphere is fitting for the first step of the pilgrimage. Please confirm reception and Goshuin hours officially.

Shinfuku-ji Temple, the 2nd temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Kannon-do located in the mountains, with the hall built on a slope from the foot of the mountain. It is in a quiet environment surrounded by greenery, retaining the atmosphere of a pilgrimage route. Please check the official website for reception locations and times for sutra copying and Goshuin.

The 3rd temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Jozenji. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Soto Zen temple, nestled in the tranquil scenery of the Chichibu countryside. It is cherished as one of the temples on the pilgrimage route. Please check the official website for reception hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

Kinsho-ji Temple, the 4th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva. It is widely known for the numerous stone Buddhas lined up within its precincts, and the group of stone Buddhas filling the approach and grounds creates a unique landscape. It is popular as a temple with many highlights on the Chichibu Pilgrimage. Please check the official website for details on visiting.

The 5th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Gokado. The principal image is Juntei Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Kannon-do hall of the Rinzai Zen Nanzen-ji school, located in the village of Yokose. Surrounded by the peaceful countryside, it retains a quiet atmosphere typical of a pilgrimage route. Please check the official website for the reception location and hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

Bokun-ji Temple, the 6th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Soto sect temple located in Yokose Town, nestled in a mountainous village overlooking Mt. Bukō. It is in a calm environment and is popular as a temple connecting the pilgrimage route. Please check the official website for details on visiting and sutra copying.

The 7th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Hojo-ji. The principal image is Jushimeng Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Soto Zen temple in Yokose-machi with a spacious grounds. Cherished by pilgrims as one of the Chichibu temples, it blends into the rural scenery. Please check the official website for reception hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

The 8th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage, with Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It belongs to the Rinzai sect Nanzen-ji school and is located in Yokose Town. It is widely known for the large, old maple tree called 'Komine Kaede' within its precincts and is popular for its autumn foliage. Please check the official website for visiting hours.

The 9th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, with the principal image being Nyorin Kannon Bodhisattva. It belongs to the Rinzai Zen Nanzen-ji school and is located in Yokose-machi. It is known as a Kannon revered by those praying for safe childbirth and child-rearing. Please check the official website as reception hours for Goshuin may change.

The 10th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage, with Holy Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It is a Soto sect temple located in Yokose Town. It is part of the Chichibu Pilgrimage, which, along with the Saigoku and Bando pilgrimage routes, constitutes the One Hundred Kannon Pilgrimages of Japan. Please check the official website for visiting and sutra copying hours.

The 11th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, with the principal image being Jushimeng Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Soto Zen temple located in Chichibu City. It is one of the temples of the Chichibu Pilgrimage, which, along with Saigoku and Bando, completes the Nihon Hyakannon (100 Kannon temples of Japan). Please check the official website for details such as Goshuin reception hours.

Nosaka-ji Temple, the 12th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It belongs to the Rinzai sect Nanzen-ji school and is located in Chichibu City. It is part of the Chichibu Pilgrimage, which, along with the Saigoku and Bando pilgrimage routes, constitutes the One Hundred Kannon Pilgrimages of Japan. Please check the official website for visiting and sutra copying hours.

The 13th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, with the principal image being Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a Soto Zen temple located in Chichibu City. It has long been known for its worship for the healing of eye diseases as the "Kannon of the Eyes." Please check the official website for reception hours for Goshuin.

The 14th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage, with Holy Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. It belongs to the Rinzai sect Nanzen-ji school and is located in Chichibu City. It is one of the temples on the Chichibu Pilgrimage, which, along with the Saigoku and Bando pilgrimage routes, forms the One Hundred Kannon Pilgrimages of Japan. Please check the official website for visiting and sutra copying hours.

Chichibu Fudasho #15, Bosan Shorin-ji. It is a Rinzai Zen Kencho-ji school temple, and the principal image is Jushimeng Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in the city center of Chichibu, it is cherished as one of the temples for the Kannon pilgrimage. Please check the official website for the latest information such as reception hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

The 16th temple on the Chichibu Pilgrimage, Muryozan Saiko-ji Temple. It is a Shingon sect Buzan school temple, and the principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known for its temple hall (corridor hall) that replicates the Eighty-eight Temples of Shikoku, allowing visitors to circumambulate and worship within the hall. Please check the official website for the latest information on visiting.

Chichibu Fudasho #17, Jisshozan Jorin-ji. It is a Soto Zen temple, and the principal image is Jushimeng Kannon Bodhisattva. It is cherished by pilgrims as a quiet temple located in the city center of Chichibu. Please check the official website for the latest information such as reception hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

The 18th temple on the Chichibu Pilgrimage, Hakudosan Godo-ji Temple. It is a Soto sect temple, and the principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in the city center of Chichibu, it is popular as a temple on the Kannon pilgrimage. Please check the official website for the latest information on reception hours for sutra copying and Goshuin.

Chichibu Fudasho #19, Hienzan Ryuseki-ji. It is a Soto Zen temple, and the principal image is Senju Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known as a temple where the main hall is built on a large single rock slab. Please check the official website for the latest information such as visiting hours.

The 20th temple on the Chichibu Pilgrimage, Hoosan Iwanobe-do. It is a Rinzai sect Nanzen-ji school temple, and the principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. It is a temple known for its hall built on a high ground overlooking the Arakawa River. Please check the official website for the latest information on reception hours for sutra copying and Goshuin.

Chichibu Fudasho #21, Yokozan Kannon-ji. It is a Shingon sect Buzan school temple, and the principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known as a temple also called "Yano-do." Please check the official website for the latest information such as reception hours for temple seals and Goshuin.

Dojido, the 22nd temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. The simple Nio-mon gate with a thatched roof is well-loved, and it has long been a place of worship for the healthy growth of children. Please check the official website for reception hours for sutra copying.

The 23rd temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Ongaku-ji. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known for its temple bell and the view overlooking Chichibu city from the high ground. It is also close to Chichibu Muse Park, and many people visit in conjunction with a walk.

The 24th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Hosenji. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known for the long stone steps leading to the Kannon-do hall, and from the high ground at the top, you can see the mountains of Chichibu. Please check the official website for details such as the reception hours for temple seals.

The 25th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Kyusho-ji. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is also called "Otebanashi-ji" and is cherished for its tranquil atmosphere with a pond spreading in front of the Kannon-do hall. Please check the official website for details such as the reception hours for temple seals.

Enyu-ji Temple, the 26th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. While the main hall is in the village, the Iwai-do in the inner sanctuary is known as a vermilion-lacquered hall built in a suspended structure on a cliff face. Please check the official website for visiting hours.

The 27th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Daibuchi-ji. The principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. It is known for the white Gokoku Kannon statue towering on the hillside behind it and the life-extending spring water that gushes forth. Please check the official website for details such as the reception hours for temple seals.

The 28th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Hashidate-do. The principal image is Bato Kannon Bodhisattva. Behind it, limestone cliffs tower, and the Hashidate Limestone Cave is located nearby. Please check the official website for the cave's opening period and visiting hours.

The 29th temple of the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage, Sasadoyama Chōsen-in. It is a Sōtō school temple with Sho Kannon Bodhisattva as the principal image. Located in Chichibu City, it is known as one of the temples that make up the Chichibu Pilgrimage. Please check the official website for the latest information, as reception hours for 納経 (Nokyo) and visiting may change.

Houun-ji Temple, the 30th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. It is a Rinzai sect Kencho-ji school temple, and the principal image is Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in Chichibu City, it is popular among pilgrims as a temple that enshrines Nyoirin Kannon as its principal image among the Chichibu temples. Please check the official website for the latest information on visiting.

The 31st temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Washikura-zan Kannonin. It is a Soto Zen temple, and the principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in the mountains of Kno-machi, it is known for its precincts surrounded by stone Nio statues and rock walls. As you walk up the mountain path to worship, please check the official website for the latest information such as road conditions.

The 32nd temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Hannya-zan Hosshoji. It is a Soto Zen temple, and the principal image is Sho Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in Kno-machi, it is a mountain temple known for its natural surroundings with a rock mountain behind it. Please check the official website for information that changes depending on the season, such as the condition of the approach road.

The 33rd temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage, Enmeizan Kikusui-ji. It is a Soto Zen temple, and its principal image is Sho Kannon Bosatsu. Located in Chichibu City, it is a familiar temple for pilgrims as one of the later temples in the Chichibu Fudasho pilgrimage towards the final temple. Please check the official website for details such as reception hours for temple stamps, as they may change.

Suizen-ji Temple, the 34th temple on the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage. It is a Soto sect temple, and the principal image is Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. Located in Minano Town, it is the final temple of the Chichibu Pilgrimage. It is also known as the final temple of the One Hundred Kannon Pilgrimages of Japan, combined with the Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimages of Saigoku and Bando. Please check the official website for the latest information on visiting.