Heiwa Kannon - A tall stone statue of the Buddhist Goddess Kannon is set into high quarry-like cliff walls with trimmed grass and walkways at its base. Surrounding rock faces, stair access, and trees are visible, creating an outdoor hilltop monument setting.

Heiwa Kannon

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The Heiwa Kannon (Peace Kannon) in Utsunomiya is a towering 27-meter-tall statue of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Built in 1954 as a symbol of post-war peace and recovery, it stands atop a hill in Ohya, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding stone quarry landscape. Visitors can climb inside the statue for a unique perspective.

sculpture · landmark · outdoor · park · historic · garden · nature

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