Ryōzen Kannon

霊山観音

war memorial in Kyoto

#76 in Kyoto / #844 in Japan

by Bryan Ledgard

/ CC BY 2.0

Ryōzen Kannon is a prominent war memorial located in Kyoto, Japan. It features an impressive 24-meter-tall statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon, known for its serene and compassionate expression. The monument was erected in 1955 to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. Visitors can explore a small museum within the monument that displays various war-related artifacts and historical documents.

Learn more

Official website

Report inaccurate information