Located in the Asai Chifuku Atago Shrine repository, this is a National Important Cultural Property.
It is said to have been made by Jikaku Daishi in 850 (Kasho 3). 175 cm high. Carved from a single piece of horse chestnut using a machete, it has a clear round eye, which is rare.
Normally closed. Advance reservations are required.
- residence/location
- 31 Chifuku, Esashi Fujisato, Oshu, Iwate 023-1762
- Price
- Adult 300 yen
- Inquiries
- Contact Name: Esashi Branch, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division, Oshu City
Phone: 0197-35-2111
Fax: 0197-35-3476 - Other
- Others: Reservation required