5151 Kawanishi, Yokose-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture
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¥500
Manshozan Daijiji Temple, also known as Pilgrimage Site #10 on the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage, is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1490. It's known as a sacred place for anime fans due to its appearance in the movie "The Anthem of the Heart." The temple features a striking Niomon gate, a main hall housing a statue of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva, and an Enmei Jizo statue at the entrance. Visitors can enjoy views of Mt. Buko from the temple grounds. The temple is also known for its child-rearing Kannon and the Binzuru statue, believed to heal ailments. Located in Yokose, Saitama, it's easily accessible from the Chichibu city area.