Dōkutsu-kannon (Cave of Kannon) — Attraction in Takasaki

Amazing cave conservation with ancient artifacts. We arrived too late sadly n only managed to peep in from the outside. The exterior itself is already very interesting n what we could see of the inside was that it holds many ancient preserved artifacts n mini gardens/pools. A most intriguing exhibit n we shall for sure return next year to explore it early. There is an entrance station which charges a fee for admission into the cave area. Also do note that from the cave it’s a quick walk (5minutes) to the main road which has a bus stop just when u reach it. Wait here n check the board time schedule for the bus that brings u back to Takasaki Train Station. Tip - reach the...

There are 40 kannon statues in this cave. Each kannon has its own blessings, so you can find kannons that suit your needs. It took 50 years to dig this cave and with scoops not machines. Also the sculptor who carved those kannon statues ended up having lung disease due to this project. Big respect to mr yamada who put his own money on making this kannon cave and the garden. Even if you are not a Buddhist, those statues and mystic atmosphere...

Beautiful garden, the aroma of the incense, the warm colors of autumn,the landscapes and the small waterfall created an atmosphere in harmony, very Japanese style.🍁 Postscript, you can also enjoy the landscape drinking green tea, the staff are friendly, the parking is free, the cave and the garden is paid the entrance but nobody controls the ticket when entering, that is also very Japanese, they trust in the honesty...