Shuri Kannondo — Attraction in Naha

Shuri Kannondo, Okinawa, with its official name as "Jigen-in" but it is often be called "Jigan-in Shuri Kannon-do", belongs to Rinzail Sect of the Buddhism. The Temple was built in 1618 but rebuilt after the Okinawa War, although 120-year banyan tree at its entrance survives from the battles.

Shuri Kannondo worships a few Buddhist deities, but its main deity is Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva who is also called Mercy Bodhisattva.

The Temple is free for entry and worship, and visitors may always find a few worshippers who sit and cite the sutras in the main worship hall. The Temple is relatively simple in design but visitors can enjoy the moment of tranquility and peaceful atmosphere inside the main hall and outside when viewing the ocean from Temple's parking.

While the Temple does not have many visitors or worshippers most of the time, it has huge crowds in new year time and religious...

首里城の近くにある観音堂で、琉球八社のひとつとして古くから信仰されています。 境内は落ち着いた雰囲気で、観音菩薩さまに手を合わせると心が穏やかになります。

参拝後におみくじを引いたら「大吉」で、とても励まされました。 那覇市内からのアクセスも良く、観光客でも立ち寄りやすいスポットです。 歴史と信仰を感じられる首里らしい静かな名所だと思います。

English Review: Located near Shuri Castle, Shuri Kannon-do is one of the Ryukyu Hachisha (Eight Shrines) and has long been a place of worship. The temple grounds are calm and peaceful, and praying to Kannon Bodhisattva brings a sense of serenity.

I drew a fortune slip (omikuji) after my visit and received “Daikichi” (Great Blessing), which was very uplifting. Easily accessible from central Naha, this is a quiet and meaningful spot for both locals and visitors. A perfect place to experience both history and...

Okinawa history, this part of the Castle burned down and on the plans to rebuild. You can still visit the standing structures. Very warm feelings in this area, Shuri area is...