Buddhist Temple of the Goddess of Mercy Canon
Hase Kannon Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Description:
The temple was founded in 628. Residents associate its appearance with the legend of two fishermen who fished the statuette out of the water and gave it to the elder.
Later, the elder created a temple in honor of the goddess Canon.
Kanon is the goddess of mercy in Japan. She was considered Buddha's assistant. The canon helps people, sends happiness, health.
Interesting fact! In addition to the temple, in honor of the goddess of mercy Kanon is named Japanese company photo and video technology Canon.
Getting to the temple is easy because the temple of the goddess of mercy is in the center of the Asakusa district.