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Takasaki Byakue Daikannon

Japan

The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon (; lit.'Giant Takasaki White-Robed Kannon') is a Kannon statue located on top of Mt. Kannonyama in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. It is also known colloquially as Kannonyama, and sometimes pronounced as Byakui as well. In Jomo Karuta, it is featured on the 'hi' card.

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