Oya-dera

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

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

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.

Benefits

Good luck and warding off evilAcademic successFamily safety

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