basic information

Osu Kannon Temple is a popular temple in central Nagoya. Originally located in neighboring Gifu Prefecture, the temple was moved to its current site by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. The current buildings are 20th century reconstructions.

A flee market is held on the temple grounds on the 18th and 28th of each month, while the adjacent shopping arcade offers Japanese souvenirs and a large variety of other goods every day of the month.

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how to get there

Osu Kannon Temple is a few steps from Osu Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line. From Nagoya Station take the Higashiyama Subway Line and transfer to the Tsurumai Line at Fushimi Station. The one way trip from Nagoya Station to the temple takes about 10 minutes and costs 200 yen.

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news and reports

	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report April 9, 2009
	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report March 30, 2009

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6th of 9 most visited sights in Nagoya.
170th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

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Nagoya Kanko Hotel Spacious hotel in central Nagoya two mins from Fushimi station. Numerous facilities include banquet halls, gym, and beauty salon. Ichi Fuji Inn - quaint Nagoya ryokan This traditional ryokan (Japanese-style inn) is located in Nagoya, just a 4 min train ride from the famous Nagoya Dome.

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