Returning to Ofuna-Kannon After a 10-Year Absence!

Ofuna-Kannon.

On Wednesday, March 20, I paid a visit to Ofuna Kannonji Temple (a.k.a. Ofuna-Kannon) along with the daughter of Ultraman (1966-67) co-star Masanari Nihei, Kazuka. Would you believe it'd been 10 years since I last visited it? It surprised me, too!

What also surprised me (but in a much worse way) was that my smartphone suddenly decided to die right then and there as I was taking a photo. For the record, I had a Pixel 5a, which is apparently notoriously for becoming a brick within about two and a half years -- which is about as long as I had mine.

Because my photos from the day weren't backed up, I lost them with my phone, which couldn't be turned on again. So the photos in the post were taken on Kazuka's phone, who kindly sent me them after she got home. Anyway, with all that out of the way, here are the photos from the day. Enjoy!

STOPPING BY OFUNA KANNONJI TEMPLE! This Impressive Location Is Worth Seeing!

When I've visited Kamakura and other nearby locations in the past, a giant statue overlooking Ofuna has always caught my eye, but I never had the time to venture out and find out more about it ... until today. After an appointment in Kamakura, I finally decided to get a closer look.

Ofuna Kannonji Temple is easily accessible from Ofuna Station. It's located atop a steep hill, but for those of us who have visited the big Godzilla slide in Kurihama, this hike is a piece of cake!

The statue is quite beautiful, and it is particularly striking to see in person. Photos do not do it justice. The only way to experience it is by getting a closeup look.

It's always important to think about peace, especially in these times. Ofuna Kannonji Temple serves as a helpful reminder. For more information, follow this link.