Oya-dera

📍 Tochigi, Utsunomiya · Oyacho 1198, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi

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About

Mountain 天開山

Sect 天台宗

Principal 千手観世音菩薩

Founded 810

Founder 弘法大師

Heritage 特別史跡・重要文化財（大谷磨崖仏）

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

This Oya-dera is famous for its Thousand-armed Kannon statue carved into a rock face. Its power and mysterious atmosphere never fail to captivate visitors. It has been an object of worship since ancient times, fulfilling people's wishes for good luck, warding off evil, academic success, and family safety. The space that unfolds within the cave is truly another world, perfect for offering prayers in silence. Here, many people receive the blessings of Kannon.