Ashibetsu, Japan
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
The Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park, also known as the Hokkaido Kannon, as well as the Byakue Kannon, is the third-tallest statue in Japan and is the tenth-tallest statue in the world, tied with the Grand Buddha at Ling Shan. It was the tallest statue in the world when it opened in 1989 at 88 metres, holding the world record until 1991. Planning of the statue began in 1975 and construction occurred through 1989.
- City
- Ashibetsu
- Country
- Japan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia