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Terayama kannon-ji Temple

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Ancient mountain temple with a hidden Buddha and historic buildings, worth visiting for its cultural treasures.

Terayama kannon-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple, founded in 724 by Gyoki.
  • Dedicated to the Senju Kannon Bosatsu, its principal image.
  • Principal image is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
  • Located at an altitude of about 450m.

What to see

  • Senju Kannon Bosatsu, a hidden Buddha opened every 60 years.
  • Kannon-do and Romon, built in 1681.
  • These buildings are among Yaita's Top 10.
  • A ginkgo tree about 350 years old.
  • Surrounding cedar forest, a conservation area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

栃木県矢板市長井1875 Open in Google Maps

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