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Jikō-ji, Onomichi

#3 among attractions in Onomichi

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Local name: 持光寺 Completed: 834 (1190 years ago)Coordinates: 34°24'26"N, 133°11'46"E
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Jikō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jōdo-ji, Senkō-ji, Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi City Museum of Art.

  • jodo ji onomichi0.9 miNE
    Temple, Buddhist temple

    Jōdo-ji, Onomichi

    23 min walk • Jōdo-ji is a temple of Shingon Buddhism in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As a site sacred to the boddhisattva Kannon, it is the 9th temple on the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple, built at the end of the Kamakura period, is noted for two national treasures: the temple's main hall and the treasure pagoda.

  • senko ji onomichi~1620 ftNE
    Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture

    Senkō-ji, Onomichi

    8 min walk • Senkō-ji is a historic Japanese temple in Senko-ji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan.

  • senkoji ropeway onomichi~1730 ftNE
    Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway

    Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi

    9 min walk • The Senkōji Ropeway is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

  • onomichi city museum of art~980 ftN
    Museum, Art museum

    Onomichi City Museum of Art, Onomichi

    5 min walk • Onomichi City Museum of Art opened in Senkō-ji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1980. The Museum reopened to a design by Tadao Ando in 2003. The collection includes works by Kobayashi Wasaku and Wada Eisaku.

  • nakata museum onomichi0.5 miW
    Museum, Art museum

    Nakata Museum, Onomichi

    14 min walk • Nakata Museum opened in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1997. The collection includes works by Corot, Renoir, Cézanne, Kobayashi Wasaku, and Umehara Ryūzaburō.

  • kenkichi nakamura onomichi~1450 ftNE
    Museum, Historical place

    Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi

    7 min walk • Norikichi Nakamura is a singer born in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jikō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Onomichi City Museum of Art, Onomichi (5 min walk), Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi (7 min walk), Senkō-ji, Onomichi (8 min walk), Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi (9 min walk).

How to get to Jikō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jikō-ji:

Train
  • Onomichi (6 min walk)

Bus
  • Onomichi Station • Lines: 4, 45 (7 min walk)
  • 西御所 • Lines: 4, 45 (12 min walk)

Where to next? Visit hiroshima Hiroshima region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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