Sendai Daikannon: A majestic figure quietly overlooking the city late at night

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Standing 100 meters tall, the white Sendai Daikannon is a striking presence on the city skyline. What makes it especially unusual is that visitors can step inside the statue. Buddhist images and spaces within its vast interior create an experience quite unlike simply viewing it from outside.

Address
31-36 Nakayama-minami, Sanezawa, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture [ Google Maps ]
Best season
Year-round
Estimated duration of stay
Visit and interior tour: about 45–60 minutes
Access
About 35 minutes by Sendai City Bus from JR Sendai Station West Exit; get off at Sendai Daikannon-mae
About 15 minutes by car from Sendai-Miyagi IC
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