Chichi-no-Kannon Spring

乳の観音の湧水

Behind the Kannon-do is a massive rock wall; water trickles from the middle on the left and right. Since ancient times the people here came to believe that this water was sacred water, and there is a remaining legend that states that if a woman who is having trouble producing breastmilk draws water from this spring and then cooks herself a meal of rice gruel with it, she will then be able to make plenty of milk. For this reason, the Thousand-armed Kannon image that is enshrined here is also called the ”Chichi-no-Kannon” (Kannon of Milk); even today, many people come to draw water daily from this sacred spring.

All year long

Address (Japanese)	828-0073　福岡県豊前市挾間
Address	Hasama, Buzen City
Telephone Number	0979-82-1111（豊前市役所）
Contact	Buzen City Hall
Car Park	Yes (30 spaces)
Access	From JR Unoshima Station take the Buzen City Bus bound for ”Todoro” , ride for 24 minutes and disembark at ”Senju-Kannonmae” and from there it is a 5 minute walk.