| Tokyo Ueno Park | Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple |
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| Tuesday, 01 June 2010 00:00 |
 The principal image of this temple is the figure of Senju Kannon or 'Thousand Armed Goddess of Mercy', similar to the original temple in Kyoto. Another image of worship enshrined here is or better known as 'Goddess of Child-rearing'. She receives a greater homage and is sought after by the women whom have difficulty in conceiving. To those whom had their wishes fulfilled, they would return with a doll for offering as a gesture of thanking and at the same praying for good health of their children. Every year on September 25, a ceremony is conducted to burn all the dolls accumulated in the year.    If one is coming from Shinobazu Pond or Bentendo Hall direction, a few flights of staircase would lead you into the inner loop of Sakura tunnel. Then, a bright red structure nestled within a slope is Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple. The pedestal of its structure is supported by beams and therefore, the patio or extension in front of temple offers a great sight of cherry trees and Shinobazu Pond. Getting there? Less than 5 minutes walk from Ueno Koen exit at Ueno Station (via JR Yamanote Line, Ginza Line or Hibiya Line) or right next to Ueno Kensei Station. Direction: |
| Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 16:21 |
