Tamagawa Cave Kannon
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The official website for Tamagawa Cave Kannon is now available
https://tamagawa-kannon.jimdofree.com/
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While there are various theories, it is said that the origin of "Tamagawa Kannon" began when a fisherman enshrined an Eleven-Faced Kannon statue that had been caught in his net at this location.
This Kannon statue is in the Tang style and is said to be the work of the great priest Taichō.
It was originally housed within a natural cave, but after a collapse incident in 1989 (Heisei 1), it was moved to its current location in 1994 (Heisei 6) for safety reasons.
Passing through the torii gate by the sea, the main hall is located inside an artificial concrete tunnel, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
In late December 2015, the "Association for Improving the Kamisaki Area," composed of local residents, installed Echizen-yaki ceramic lanterns inside, creating an even more fantastical space. (Lighting hours: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
About Tamagawa, Echizen Town and the Tamagawa Cave Kannon
＼For more details／
Echizen Town Kamimisa District Guidebook
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-37-0194（Iwamoto-ya Inn at Echizen Tamagawa）
- Address
- 福井県越前町玉川
- Prices
- Free to visit
- Getting There
- ★By public transportation: Get off at JR Fukui Station. Take the Keifuku Bus Suzaki Line bound for Suisen Land. After about 80 minutes, get off at Tamagawa and it's right there. ★By car: From the Hokuriku Expressway Sabae Interchange, take National Route 8, then Route 365, then Route 305 for about 45 minutes. Or, from the Tsuruga Interchange, take National Route 8, then Route 305 for about 55 minutes.
