 |
Heiwa Kannon
Share
Information
Area: Utsunomiya
Category: Temples Shrines > Temples
Category: Temples Shrines > Temples
Heiwa Kannon(平和観音) is located Utsunomiya, Tochigi. It is 27m high Kannon Statue made by Oya Stone. It was built for the world peace and memorial for soldiers who had died during the WWII. It was designed by Mr. Asajiro Hida, and took 6 years to finish.
Tourist Info.
There is parking and restroom.
Access
0. at Utsunomiya Station
1. use Kanto Bus to Oyakannonmae (30 min.)
2. walk (3 min.)
Tourist Info.
There is parking and restroom.
Access
0. at Utsunomiya Station
1. use Kanto Bus to Oyakannonmae (30 min.)
2. walk (3 min.)
Access to Utsunomiya Area
Terminal Station: Utsunomiya Station
Access
-by Train
use Tohoku Shinkansen
-by Car
use Tohoku Expressway
Access
-by Train
use Tohoku Shinkansen
-by Car
use Tohoku Expressway
Map around Heiwa Kannon
Nearest Videos
Oya View Park
Oya Stone Mining
Nagaoka 100 Caves
Utsunomiya Castle
Utsunomiya
Tochigi City
Detailed Travel Guide for Heiwa Kannon
Oya Kannnon is the natural rock carving statue. It was built in 1954, by Mr. Ueno. In 1956, Buddhist monk Sugawara prayed this Kannon and becomes opened eye statue of Kannon.
