Statue & Monument · Oita City
Oita Motomachi Stone Buddha 大分元町石仏
11th-century Buddhist relief carved into a cliff in central Oita City, a seated Yakushi Buddha about 3 m tall; National Historic Site.
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Oita Station, about 10 min by taxi or bus
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeYear round
AddressMotomachi, Oita, Oita
About
The Motomachi Stone Buddhas are late Heian-period cliff carvings centred on a large seated Yakushi Nyorai with attendant figures, protected by a small hall. They are among the Oita region's many magaibutsu, which also include Usuki and Kumano. The site is a short trip from JR Oita Station.
Highlights
- Seated Yakushi Buddha relief (about 3 m)
- Late Heian-period carving
- Protective hall over the cliff
- Part of Oita's stone Buddha heritage
Tips
- Combine with the Usuki Stone Buddhas for a stone-Buddha day
- Small site; 15-30 minutes is enough
- Free to view
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