Oya Temple is located about 5 miles outside Utsunomiya. It is said to have been founded by Kobodaishi in 810. Inside there are 10 merciful images carved in the rock face. We were not allowed to take photos inside.
Cleansing before you enter.
The park surrounding the temple was beautiful, I look forward to visiting again in the spring.
Near the temple another huge image of the Heiwa Kannon stands about 88 feet high, which was carved out of the wall of rock after World War II to be dedicated to the war dead and world peace.
This was a great day trip for us. It was only 30 minutes from our house. Just enough time to see something interesting in the morning, get some lunch and head home for naps.
2 comments:
How cool! The history and the architecture are just amazing. Keep the pictures and updates coming...I love it.
We enjoyed that place too. There is another hidden shrine that we found the day we went there. I'd have to ask Bill where it was, but it was up in the mountains and was beautiful.
Looks like you are getting out and about!
Miss you lots!
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