Ōmidō

Located at the base of Mount Tsukuba, Omido Temple houses a thousand-armed Kannon statue as its principal deity in a modern prayer hall.

Founded in 782 by Buddhist monk Tokichi, the temple later became part of the Bando Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage as station number twenty-five.

The temple maintains traditional Buddhist ceremonies throughout the year and serves as a branch temple of Gokokuji, the head temple of Buzan-ha Shingon Buddhism.

The temple grounds include a main hall, reception area, and parking facilities, with accessibility via a five-minute walk from Tsukuba Mountain Shrine.

During the Edo period, the temple received land in Kanda, establishing a branch temple that performed prayer rituals for the Tokugawa shogunate.

Location: Tsukuba

Architects: Suiundoh

Part of: Bandō Sanjūsankasho

Address: 茨城県つくば市筑波748番地2

GPS coordinates: 36.21264,140.09942

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43