Ohnoji Temple

Japanese name： 大野寺

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Main Image Maitreya Cliff Carving Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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Description

The Maitreya cliff carving can be viewed across the Uda River from the grounds of Ohnoji Temple. Its creation began in 1207 in the early Kamakura period through a prayer of Retired Emperor Go-Toba, and an eye-opening ceremony was held in 1209. Said to have been modeled on the Maitreya cliff carving at Kasagidera Temple, the figure is incised into a natural rock face and measures about 13.8 meters high, making it one of Japan's largest cliff-carved Buddhist images. It is designated a National Historic Site and can be worshipped from the viewing area within the temple grounds.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7417

Temple / Site Ohnoji Temple

Visiting Area Temple viewing area

Visiting Status Viewable from the temple grounds during opening hours (8:00–17:00; winter 9:00–16:00)

Address 奈良県宇陀市室生大野1680

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