Jigenin, one of the pagoda temples of Kongobuji Temple on Mt. Koyasan, and the 41.8-meter-high Shiroi Daikannon (Takasaki Kannon) are located at the top of the hill of Kannon. The 500-meter approach from the parking lot of Heiwanto Plaza to the Kannon is lined with about 20 souvenir stores and restaurants that retain the traditional atmosphere of the old days.
Visitors can enjoy taking pictures of the Kannon, which cannot be taken without entering a store, as well as the specialty “miso oden” called “hittaki”, udon noodles, grilled manju, handmade soba noodles, etc. The Kannon monaka, Takasaki’s specialty monaka in the shape of the Kannon, is also recommended as a souvenir.
Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Takasaki Station, approximately 25 minutes from Takasaki IC of Kanetsu Expressway