Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Oya Shrine
大谷神社
/ Oya Jinja
Admission
500 JPY
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
9:00-17:00
Overview
Oya Temple houses Japan's oldest known rock-carved Buddhist statue, a Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon) carved directly into the cave wall. The surrounding Oya stone quarries create an otherworldly landscape and the nearby giant Heiwa Kannon statue stands 27 meters tall.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
810 [弘仁元年]
A cave temple featuring Japan's oldest known rock-carved Kannon statue, blending Buddhist and natural worship.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.5932, 139.8265
Physical Address
1198 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi
栃木県宇都宮市大谷町1198
Historical Province
Shimotsuke
Access
Utsunomiya Station (JR Utsunomiya Line)
Hours
9:00-17:00
Bus
Bus from Utsunomiya Station to Oya (30 min)
Best Times to Visit
springautumn
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Oya Shrine?
Oya Temple houses Japan's oldest known rock-carved Buddhist statue, a Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon) carved directly into the cave wall. The surrounding Oya stone quarries create an otherworldly landscape and the nearby giant Heiwa Kannon statue stands 27 meters tall.
Where is Oya Shrine located?
Oya Shrine is located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi. The full address is: 1198 Oya-machi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi.