Dafuku-ji Temple (Gake no Kannon)
Dafukuji Temple
A vermilion Kannon Hall perched on a sheer cliff.
Dafuku-ji (Gake no Kannon) is a Buddhist temple located on the steep cliffs of Mt. Funagata in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.
What makes it special
About Dafuku-ji Temple (Gake no Kannon)
- The vermilion Kannon Hall perched on the cliff offers an incredibly photogenic and breathtaking view.
- Worshipping the Eleven-Headed Kannon provides a sense of healing and relief from daily fatigue.
- The sunset view offers a magical experience as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.
- Walking shoes are highly recommended as the terrain can be uneven and steep.
Photo gallery
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Weather forecast
Mon
11/2
23°/16°
100%
Tue
11/3
19°/15°
14%
Wed
11/4
18°/16°
71%
Thu
11/5
19°/15°
94%
Fri
11/6
22°/16°
12%
Sat
11/7
18°/12°
14%
Sun
11/8
15°/10°
21%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (required for Goshuin and amulets)
English Support
Limited English signage available
Reservation
No reservation required
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes due to stairs and rocky terrain
Photography
Please follow etiquette and do not disturb worshippers
Accessibility
Limited accessibility for wheelchairs due to the cliffside terrain
Etiquette
Please remain quiet and show respect while visiting the temple
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