Heiwa Kannon ( 平和観音 )

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This Buddha has been carved into the rock face in honor of the people who died during World War II. It is a statue of Kannon that took 6 years from 1948 to complete and rises to a height of 27m. After climbing up the stairs to the top of the statue, you can get a panoramic view of the town of Oya.

Nearby Spots:
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Ōya-ji Temple

Oya Keikan Park

Oya History Museum

Matsugamine Catholic Church

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine

Orion Street

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

Furumine Shrine

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

Tobu World Square

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