Ōsu Kannon temple

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    train: Ōsu Kannon, exit 2

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The much-visited Ōsu Kannon temple traces its roots back to 1333. The temple was considered so auspicious that Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered that it be moved here around 1610. Although the current buildings are 20th-century reconstructions, it still retains a traditional atmosphere. It's not uncommon to hear chanting piped in throughout the temple grounds.

Ōsu is equally famous for the vibrant shopping district that draws bargain hunters.