Daifuku-ji, or Gake Kannon Temple (Cliff Temple of Kannon) (Tateyama) | cemetery, buddhism, interesting place, buddhist temple

Japan / Chiba / Tateyama / Funakata, 1879-2
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Established in 717 by priest Gyoki. Called "Gake Kannon" (Kannon's (Awalokiteshwara) Cliff Temple) since it is built on an almost vertical cliff of a rock, towering over Funakata town and Tateyama Bay.

1879-2 Hojo Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture 〒 294-0045
TEL.0470-22-2000
FAX.0470-23-3000
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daifuku-ji
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Coordinates:   35°1'50"N   139°50'27"E
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