Hike to Hallowed Hidden Kannon Statues from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Overview
Climb out-of-the-way mountain trails on a guided hike from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, as you seek out some of the 100 long-lost sacred statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, recently rediscovered in the tranquil wilderness.
Highlights
- Learn from your English-speaking guide both the story of the statues and of Echigo-Yuzawa and its mountains
- Enjoy lush nature and a sense of tranquility walking high mountain trails
- Jump straight into the hike, with its convenient starting point at Echigo-Yuzawa Station
- Glimpse a little-known side of Echigo-Yuzawa’s mysterious history
- Hike to hidden statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy venerated by locals