Jochinji Temple

Japanese name: 常珍寺
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Main Image Bronze Seated Dainichi Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

Jochinji Temple preserves a bronze seated Dainichi Nyorai. According to Tochigi Prefecture, it is a Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai forming the chiken-in mudra and measures 87 cm in height. It wears an openwork metal crown and bracelets on the upper and lower arms, and traces remain on the back where a halo was once attached. It was designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Tochigi Prefecture in 1977. Tochigi Prefecture lists it as viewable with advance contact preferred, while official Haga Town and Tochigi Prefecture tourism information gives viewing hours of 10:00–15:00.

Basic Information

Spot ID 3434
Temple / Site Jochinji Temple
Visiting Area Inside Jochinji Temple
Visiting Status Viewable during visiting hours (advance contact preferred; 10:00–15:00)
Address 栃木県芳賀郡芳賀町西水沼1236

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