The Great Kannon from Ofuna

Mon, January 10, 2011, by
The 25 meters tall statue of the Goddess Kannon (Avalokitesvara in Sanscrit) from Ōfuna was designed in 1929, by a group of volunteers, as a pray for permanent world peace. However, various wars suspended the construction until 1954. Finally, the statue was unveiled in 1961.

I first noticed the statue from the Tōkaidō train, and since it is located just 200 meters away from the JR Ōfuna Station, I went to take a few photos. Made of concrete, the Ōfuna Kannon is beautifully painted in white and it is indeed a peaceful place:

Kannon Statue, Ōfuna Kannonji
EXIF info:

Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1600s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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