Eryuji Temple 金塔山 恵隆寺（立木観音）

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Eryuji Temple’s seven-meter Kannon statue carved from a single standing Zelkova tree is one of the largest such statues in Japan. Near this impressive statue is a large pillar that is believed to grant the wishes of those who hug it. It is said that the Zelkova’s roots still hold firm under the floor of the temple hall, which was built in about 1200. Eryuji, which is believed to have been established in 540, is the 31st of Aizu’s 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites. The temple grounds are known for their beautiful cherry blossoms each spring.