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Osu Kannon Temple
오스 칸논 사원
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:13
We stand now before Osu Kannon, officially known as Kitano-san Shinpuku-ji Hosho-in. This temple is the spiritual and historical north star of the Osu district. …
Listen in the app2The Bodhisattva Kannon and the Practice of Devotion2:21
The central object of veneration here is the wooden statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva, carved by the legendary priest Kobo Daishi. In Buddhist theology, Kannon is an enlightened being who has postponed their own nirvana to help…
Listen in the app3The Antique Market: A Marketplace of Memory2:24
Twice a month, on the 18th and 28th, the grounds of Osu Kannon undergo a remarkable transformation as they host one of Nagoya’s most famous antique markets. This event is a critical component of the Osu 'Activity' landscape. …
Listen in the app4Closing1:54
As we conclude our time at Osu Kannon, I invite you to take one final look at the main hall and the sprawling city beyond its steps. This temple has stood as a witness to centuries of transformation. …
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What is Osu Kannon Temple?
Osu Kannon Temple is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Total length | 8 min 52 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.1598, 136.8997 |
| Last updated |
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