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Otani-ji (Otani Kannon)
〒321-0345 栃木県宇都宮市大谷町１１９８
A renowned cave temple in Japan, enshrining a 16-foot (juroku-shaku) Thousand-Armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) carved into the rock walls of Otani stone.
History
Founded in the late Nara period to the early Heian period, it is estimated to have become a place of faith for surrounding residents by the mid-Heian period. During the Kamakura period, it flourished under the protection of the Utsunomiya clan of Shimotsuke and was designated as one of the 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites of the Banto region. In the Edo period, the monk Dengai rebuilt the halls, and the temple achieved a revival with the support of Tokugawa Ieyasu and successive shoguns.
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What visitors say
The temple enshrines cliff-carved statues (magaibutsu) and the Thousand-Armed Kannon, considered the oldest stone statue in Japan. The grounds also feature a treasure house and a shrine to Benzaiten, allowing for worship in a tranquil atmosphere. Visitors who pay the admission fee can receive guided explanations, and it is recommended to explore the nearby park and museum as well.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:10
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:10
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:10
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:10
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:10
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:10
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