Chōraku-ji Temple
The seated statue of Amida Nyorai, modeled after the style of the Buddhist sculptor Jocho, glows brilliantly in gold, while nine celestial dancers gracefully dance on its halo. It is the largest sculpture in the town and, together with the standing statue of Tamonten, is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- Ooi Town Local History Museum 0770-77-2820
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県おおい町大島
- Opening Hours
- Please inquire
- Closed
- Please inquire
- Prices
- Admission fee: 500 yen
- Getting There
- From JR Wakasa Hongo Station, take the Fukutetsu Bus bound for Oshima and get off at "Hikakihama" stop. 5-minute walk. 15 minutes from Obama Nishi IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. 30 minutes from Oi-Takahama IC.
- Car Park
- No
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 10
