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At Oni-Kaikan, you can learn more about Oni-Kai and taste wake-up rice cakes for refreshments. Please look forward to two Onikai viewings, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Also, please enjoy the history of Iwatoji Temple on the approach up to the auditorium, which serves as the dojo for the Onikai, including the Kunitoto-to, a nationally designated important cultural property, and the Okuno-in at the back of the temple. Yours truly, Iwato-ji Temple
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Description
Iwatoji Temple is one of the 28 main temples of Mt. Rokugo, which is said to have been founded by the Ninmon Bosatsu in the 3rd year of Yoro (719). The Bodhisattva sends a quick and wise man to the capital to report the fulfillment of his wish. Occasionally, in the 4th year of Yoro, he reached the land of Meiken and Harima, attracted seven demons to the ocean with his own power, and took his head to reach the inner lining. In honor of the principal image of the Ninmon Bodhisattva and the sutra volume, he was ordered to "Mt. The demon's neck is said, "If you bury it in the royal castle, there is a hindrance. You should bury it in your country." From this, it is called Ishidateyama Iwatoji. [From Toyogane Zenmeiroku / Yawata Gozenki] At the time of its heyday, it had the twelve of Yamarokubo and Satorokubo, and was in the main position of Mt. There are many cultural assets such as the main Buddhist priest Yakushi Nyorai, who is said to have been made by the Bodhisattva Ninmon, the Kokuto Tower in the Kamakura period, the Hokyointo, the statue of Nioh in the Muromachi period, and stone.
Cultural property information
【Opening hours】
9:00-16:00 (Oni Hall 10:00, 14:00, twice)
【Closing day】
【Fee】
Oni Kaikan admission fee 500 yen
【External link】
Back to cultural properties in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture
