Weeping Cherry Tree at Sanpōishi Kannon
The principal statue of Kannon Bodhisattva lacks a right hand. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi carved the statue overnight, but when a rooster crowed at dawn, he descended the mountain leaving only the right wrist behind. For this reason, it is said to bring blessings to those with physical disabilities. In mid-April, weeping cherry blossoms bloom profusely along the approach path.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Sanpōishi Kannon Office 0770-45-0017
- Address
- 福井県若狭町三方22-1
- Opening Hours
- Free admission
- Closed
- Open every day
- Prices
- Free admission
- Getting There
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Mikata Station / Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Mikata-Goko Interchange
