Daifukuji (Gake Kannon)
In Japanese: 大福寺（崖観音）
A vermilion Kannon hall clinging to the cliff face of Mt. Funakata in Tateyama. From the hall you look out over Tateyama Bay and, on clear days, Izu Oshima.
Nearby
- Okamoto Pier (Haraoka Pier) ≈ 15 min by car
- Shiroyama Park & Tateyama Castle ≈ 30 min by car
- Jogashima Island (Miura) ≈ 55 min by car
- Misaki Port & Old Town ≈ 55 min by car
- Niemonjima Island ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Nakofunakata Sta. (JR Uchibo Line); or bus from Tateyama Sta. to Gake-Kannon-mae (15 min), then 2 min walk
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Open 8:00–16:30. About 130 steps from the car park to the hall; the hall may be closed in strong wind or heavy rain. Reopened Aug 2025 with a temporary rockfall shelter over the approach
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info