Buddhist temple
Daiō-ji
大雄寺（だいおうじ）
Ōtawara, Tochigi Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Kurobane-Tamachi, Ōtawara, with the mountain name Kurobanezan. Its principal image is a seated Shaka Nyorai; seven of its thatched buildings are designated national Important Cultural Properties, and it welcomes visitors to experience zazen and sutra copying.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: seated Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was built in Ōei 11 (1404) within Shirahata Castle in Yoze, and after burning in war it was rebuilt in Bun'an 5 (1448) by Ōzeki Tadamasu. When the Ōzeki clan moved its base to Kurobane Castle in Tenshō 4 (1576), the temple moved as well, and thereafter it was the family temple of successive generations of the Ōzeki family, lords of the Kurobane domain.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 大雄寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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