The Ryozen Kannon is a 24-metre high statue of the goddess of mercy Kannon, which stands on a hill between the Higashiyama district and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

The statue was erected in 1955 as a memorial to the fallen in World War II.

It is not a historic temple complex, but rather a modern memorial with a scenic atmosphere.

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What you'll see here:

• The giant Kannon statue
• A commemorative area with an altar where you can light a free incense stick yourself
• a quieter area above the bustling Higashiyama
• You can also enter the interior of the statue

A visit usually takes 10-15 minutes.

Is it worth visiting Ryozen Kannon?

✅ Yes, if:

• you are between Kodai-ji and Kiyomizu-dera
• you are interested in more modern Buddhist monuments
• you want a short stop away from the main tourist stream

❌ More likely not, if:

• you are looking for historical architecture
• you have a busy schedule
• you are expecting a significant cultural highlight

Admission and opening hours

• Entrance fee approximately 300 jpy
  • cash only
• open daily 8:40-16:00

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