Nak Kanondou and Hashima Enku Museum

Nakakannondo Hashimaenku Museum

Museum • Japan, 〒501-6319 岐阜県羽島市上中町５２６

4(64 reviews)

Buddha Statue Hall standing at the birthplace of Enku Bosatsu

Enku Bosatsu, a wood carver rooted in Hashima City, was built in the birthplace of 'Nak Kanondou and Hashima Enku Museum', a sacred place where you can feel the achievements and soul of Enku Bosatsu.

Convenient Access Location

Just 5 minutes by car from the Gifu Hashima Interchange on the Meishin Expressway. It is conveniently located with a free parking lot, and there is also a large shopping facility nearby, making it suitable for a visit combined with shopping.

Paying homage to the statue carved by Enku Bosatsu

In the main hall of Nak Kanondou, 17 Enku Buddhas, including the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue carved by Enku Bosatsu himself, are enshrined. These are designated as important cultural properties of Gifu Prefecture, a testament to Enku Bosatsu's deep faith and outstanding skills.

Museum where you can meet Enku Buddhas from various places

In the back of the main hall, the Enku Museum exhibits many replicas of Enku Buddhas from various parts of the country. Aichi and Gifu prefectures in particular have a high concentration of Enku Buddhas, making them familiar to local residents. You can feel the appeal of the Enku Buddhas at the museum.

Well related to Enku Bosatsu

Across from Nak Kanondou, a well representing the birth bath of Enku Bosatsu is exhibited. It is a place deeply related to the birth of Enku Bosatsu.

Deepen your understanding with kind explanations

During the visit, you can receive detailed explanations from the staff. It will allow you to deepen your knowledge about Enku Bosatsu and Enku Buddhas, and you will be even more impressed.

Encounter the great cultural heritage left by Enku Bosatsu at 'Nak Kanondou and Hashima Enku Museum'. Feel the breath of history and faith, and please take your time to visit.

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Reviews

5(a week ago)

S T (スマイル)

I went to the Enku exhibition at the Abeno Harukas Museum and became interested in Enku Buddha. I searched the web and found this museum. I went on a holiday and arrived just after 9:00am, the opening time. I seemed to be the first one there, and there were many reproductions around the free parking lot in front of the museum, so I took a look around. The former president (curator?) of the preservation society called out to us and we entered. Admission fee is 300 yen. In front of it were 17 early Enku Buddha statues (many of them carefully and smoothly constructed). First, I listened to a recorded explanation. After that, the director gave additional explanation. Once you're finished, you can take photos. (amazing) According to the curator, Hashima City is said to be Enku's birthplace based on books from the Edo period. However, this original temple was located in a flood-prone area where the Kiso River and Nagara River flow, and there are records that the temple was washed away, and no records remain. Books and materials related to Enku, as well as Enku goods such as wooden straps modeled after Enku Buddha, are also on sale. (Get a wooden strap and a stamp) *By the way, the wooden products sold at the museum shop for the Enku exhibition at Abeno Harukas Art Museum are the works of craftsmen here in Hashima City, and the ones here are the same. There are also many reproductions in the museum in the building next to it. You can also take photos here. It seems that enkubutsu sculpture classes and exhibitions are held here, and there are also works by him. I had no idea that there were so many Enku Buddha statues in Hashima City, and I was surprised to see replicas from all over the country in one place. If you are interested in Enku Buddha, I highly recommend that you go. (However, transportation must be by car.)

5(4 weeks ago)

meda chan

Enku's works from his younger days are mainly on display. Although it does not have Enku's characteristic roughness, it does have the stripes on its back that are present in his early works. I am very grateful for the detailed explanation given by the guide. The admission fee is 300 yen, which is pretty cheap. On the first floor, I received free sweet tea from a woman and had a chat with her. It was so nice to have such a heartwarming time.

4(11 months ago)

2666 10993

Nakakannondo/Hashima Enku Museum is located in Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It is the birthplace of Enku, who is said to have carved approximately 120,000 wooden Buddha statues in a unique style during his lifetime. In the Nakakannon-do hall, 17 Enku Buddha statues, including the principal image of the eleven-faced Kannon statue, have been enshrined. These 17 Enku Buddha statues are designated as important cultural properties of Gifu Prefecture. At the back of Nakakannon-do Hall is the Enku Museum, where replicas of Enku Buddhas from various places are on display. Enku Buddha can be found in Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures in the north, and in Mie and Nara prefectures in the south. It is said that there are over 3,000 statues in Aichi Prefecture and over 1,000 in Gifu Prefecture. For the people of Aichi Prefecture, Enku Buddha is a very familiar Buddha, and it is a great pleasure to be able to worship so many Enku Buddhas, including replicas. Enku was born so close to Japan. In the building directly across the street, a restored well of Enku Shoninyu is on display. Admission fee is 300 yen. Free parking available.

2(a year ago)

歯口Ȳ

The birthplace of Enku Shonin. There are more than ten statues of Enku Buddha, including the main image. It seems like there are a lot of them, but they are replicas of Enkufu. Lunch break is from 12:00 to 13:00. I didn't know about it and visited before noon, so I went out for a quick look. Personally, I like the statue of a child in the museum, not the main hall. A staff member asked me where I was from, and when I told him I was from Tokyo, he replied, ``You came all the way from far away. This isn't your purpose, right? It seems like you like sculptures.'' Before the coronavirus, tour buses would come here. However, after the coronavirus, those buses no longer come."

5(2 years ago)

ymk 883

This is a must-visit place for anyone interested in Enku or Enku Buddha. You can see up close the principal image of the eleven-faced Kannon statue and many other precious Enku Buddha statues. It's amazing. The location is easily accessible near the Gifu-Hashima Interchange on the Meishin Expressway. Free parking is also available. At the site, you can worship Enku Buddha up close while listening to detailed explanations. Please take your time and relax. As a side note, a large foreign-affiliated shopping facility is nearby. I think it's also fun to casually visit for shopping. It is also within walking distance from the parking lot of the shopping facility.

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