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Utsunomiya, Tochigi / 大谷寺（大谷観音）

Oyaji Temple (Oya Kannon)

A temple built into a cave in the stone village of Oya; its ten rock-carved Buddhas are Special Historic Sites and Important Cultural Properties, and the main Senju Kannon is said to be Japan's oldest stone Buddha.

A red bridge over a pond in a garden of pine trees and autumn leaves, with a small red hall below a rock face
The garden of Oyaji TemplePhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Admission
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Opening hours

8:30-16:30 (April-September), 9:00-16:30 (October-March); last entry 20 minutes before closing.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Closed

Closed on Thursdays (open on holidays) and December 26-31.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Adults 500 yen, junior high 200 yen, children 100 yen (groups of 25+: 400 / 150 / 70 yen).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

About 30 minutes by Kanto Bus bound for Tateiwa from JR Utsunomiya Station to Oya Kannon-mae, then 2 minutes on foot; about 15 minutes by car from Utsunomiya IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

50 free spaces (buses OK); the free municipal car park (100 cars, 10 large vehicles) can also be used.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Address: Utsunomiya, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県宇都宮市大谷町1198)

Official site: http://www.ooyaji.jp

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