Kannon Culture Alive in Kohoku and Nagahama: 1st Panel Exhibition

Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, a partner city of Taito City, will hold "Kannon Culture Alive in Kohoku and Nagahama: 1st Panel Exhibition" at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, introducing the Kannon culture handed down in the city.

Event Details

• Dates: Wednesday, October 21 – Friday, October 30, 2026
• Hours: 9:00–20:00 (until 16:00 on the last day only)
• Venue: 7th floor, Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Admission: Free (open for viewing freely during the exhibition period)

The Kohoku and Nagahama area is known for its long-rooted Kannon faith, where local people have carefully protected and passed down statues of Kannon. Through panels, this exhibition introduces the appeal of this Kannon culture.

Asakusa is known for the Kannon faith of Senso-ji, so this exhibition offers a chance to feel a connection with the Kannon culture of Nagahama City. It is a free exhibition you can easily drop in on while sightseeing in Asakusa.

Organized by the Historical Townscape Office, Culture and Tourism Division, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture (TEL: 0749-65-6510). For inquiries to the Taito City office, contact the Urban Exchange Division (TEL: 03-5246-1016).