Sendai Dai Kannon (White-Robed Colossus)

About

A giant kannon statue with an interior like the demon slayer infinity castle

Why go

• One of the tallest statues in the world
• One of the most surreal sights in Japan

Must try

• Go inside the statue
• See the 108 golden Buddhist statues
• Take an elevator to the top
• Ring the bell at its base
• Pray away earthly desires

Pro tips

• See it towering over Sendai from miles away

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (1392 reviews)

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