The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon (高崎白衣大観音, lit.'Giant Takasaki White-Robed Kannon') is a Kannon statue located on top of Mt. Kannonyama in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. It is also known colloquially as Kannonyama, and sometimes pronounced as Byakui as well.[3] In Jomo Karuta, it is featured on the 'hi' card.
Kannon is the Goddess of Mercy and originated in China, where she is called Guanyin.[4] People come to Kannon to pray for protection from a variety of things such as natural disasters or for peace.
The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon is on top of Mt. Kannonyama and can be seen from some distance. The summit of Mt. Kannonyama stands at 190 meters tall; from the Kannon statue's shoulders (the highest point inside where people can climb to), one can see Takasaki City proper as well as all three of the famous mountains in Gunma.[5][2] People can pay to enter inside it, where it is divided into nine floors. There are 20 Buddhas enshrined inside to view along the ascend.[5][2]
Historyedit
The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon was built in 1936 by Yasusaburo Inoue.[2] It measures 41.8 meters tall, 48 meters around the waist, 0.4 meters around the thumb, and weighs around 6,000 tons in total.[5][2][6] It was built as a memorial for fallen soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army stationed in Takasaki with the intention of also turning Takasaki into a tourist spot, which the Takasaki Tourism Association began promoting in 1937.[3] At that time, it was the tallest Kannon statue in Japan, but currently that record is held by the Sendai Daikannon.[7] It is now the tenth largest in Japan.
Attractions and Eventsedit
There used to be an amusement park called Kappapia nearby; after closing down in 2003, the site became what is current day Kannonyama Park. There are nature trails for walking as well as a dye botanical garden. Every Valentine's Day since 2011, a giant red string is tied to the Kannon statue's finger, and many couples come to pray for blessings and happiness in their relationships.[6] In August, there is also a lantern festival that takes place at night.[8] The area is a popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms in the spring.
Notesedit
In the 1962 film King Kong vs Godzilla, a scene was filmed where Godzilla destroys the statue, but it was cut from the final film.[9]
Referencesedit
^"Byakui Daikannon". Takasaki Tourism Association. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
^ abcde"Byakue Dai-Kannon - The Lucky Town TAKASAKI". excitingcity-takasaki.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^ ab. 高崎市公式HP. 21 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-21. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^"Kannon: the Goddess of Mercy - Culture". JapanTravel. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^ abc"Byakue Dai-Kannon | Gunma Official Tourist Guide". visit-gunma.jp. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^ ab"高崎白衣大観音（観光情報）". www.city.takasaki.gunma.jp. 高崎市公式HP. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^"日本一大きな観音様は？ 巨大観音像10選と胎内巡りの基礎知識。 –". life info (in Japanese). 28 January 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^"Takasaki Kannon Lantern Festival 2022 - August Events in Gunma". JapanTravel. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
^Homenick, Brett (October 23, 2020). "INSIDE TOHO'S MIGHTIEST MONSTERS! A Candid Conversation with Nobuyuki Yasumaru About His Kaiju Creations!". Vantage Point Interviews. from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
January 01, 1970
takasaki, byakue, daikannon, 高崎白衣大観音, giant, takasaki, white, robed, kannon, kannon, statue, located, kannonyama, takasaki, gunma, prefecture, also, known, colloquially, kannonyama, sometimes, pronounced, byakui, well, jomo, karuta, featured, card, native, nam. The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon 高崎白衣大観音 lit Giant Takasaki White Robed Kannon is a Kannon statue located on top of Mt Kannonyama in Takasaki Gunma Prefecture It is also known colloquially as Kannonyama and sometimes pronounced as Byakui as well 3 In Jomo Karuta it is featured on the hi card Takasaki Byakue DaikannonNative name Japanese 高崎白衣大観音LocationMt Kannonyama Takasaki Gunma Prefecture JapanCoordinates36 11 02 N 138 35 06 E 36 1839 N 138 5851 E 36 1839 138 5851Height41 8 meters 1 Founded1936 2 Contents 1 Overview 2 History 3 Attractions and Events 4 Notes 5 ReferencesOverview editKannon is the Goddess of Mercy and originated in China where she is called Guanyin 4 People come to Kannon to pray for protection from a variety of things such as natural disasters or for peace The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon is on top of Mt Kannonyama and can be seen from some distance The summit of Mt Kannonyama stands at 190 meters tall from the Kannon statue s shoulders the highest point inside where people can climb to one can see Takasaki City proper as well as all three of the famous mountains in Gunma 5 2 People can pay to enter inside it where it is divided into nine floors There are 20 Buddhas enshrined inside to view along the ascend 5 2 History editThe Takasaki Byakue Daikannon was built in 1936 by Yasusaburo Inoue 2 It measures 41 8 meters tall 48 meters around the waist 0 4 meters around the thumb and weighs around 6 000 tons in total 5 2 6 It was built as a memorial for fallen soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army stationed in Takasaki with the intention of also turning Takasaki into a tourist spot which the Takasaki Tourism Association began promoting in 1937 3 At that time it was the tallest Kannon statue in Japan but currently that record is held by the Sendai Daikannon 7 It is now the tenth largest in Japan Attractions and Events editThere used to be an amusement park called Kappapia nearby after closing down in 2003 the site became what is current day Kannonyama Park There are nature trails for walking as well as a dye botanical garden Every Valentine s Day since 2011 a giant red string is tied to the Kannon statue s finger and many couples come to pray for blessings and happiness in their relationships 6 In August there is also a lantern festival that takes place at night 8 The area is a popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms in the spring Notes editIn the 1962 film King Kong vs Godzilla a scene was filmed where Godzilla destroys the statue but it was cut from the final film 9 References edit Byakui Daikannon Takasaki Tourism Association Retrieved July 30 2022 a b c d e Byakue Dai Kannon The Lucky Town TAKASAKI excitingcity takasaki com Retrieved 27 July 2022 a b 高崎白衣大観音 高崎市公式HP 21 June 2013 Archived from the original on 2013 06 21 Retrieved 27 July 2022 Kannon the Goddess of Mercy Culture JapanTravel Retrieved 27 July 2022 a b c Byakue Dai Kannon Gunma Official Tourist Guide visit gunma jp Retrieved 27 July 2022 a b 高崎白衣大観音 観光情報 www city takasaki gunma jp 高崎市公式HP Retrieved 27 July 2022 日本一大きな観音様は 巨大観音像10選と胎内巡りの基礎知識 life info in Japanese 28 January 2018 Retrieved 27 July 2022 Takasaki Kannon Lantern Festival 2022 August Events in Gunma JapanTravel Retrieved 27 July 2022 Homenick Brett October 23 2020 INSIDE TOHO S MIGHTIEST MONSTERS A Candid Conversation with Nobuyuki Yasumaru About His Kaiju Creations Vantage Point Interviews Archived from the original on July 10 2021 Retrieved July 30 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Takasaki Byakue Daikannon amp oldid 1178154962, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
