Senkō-ji, Onomichi

Name: Senkō-ji
Address: Onomichi, Japan
Telephone: +81 848-23-2310

#2 among attractions in Onomichi

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture

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Senkō-ji is a historic Japanese temple in Senko-ji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan. ()

Local name: 千光寺 Coordinates: 34°24'39"N, 133°11'56"E

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Onomichi Japan

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+81 848-23-2310

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Senkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Jōdo-ji, Onomichi
17 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.
~1620 ftSW
Temple
Jikō-ji, Onomichi
8 min walk • Jikō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture belonging to the Seizan Zenrin-ji of Jōdo-shū Buddhism. Its principal image is a seated image of Amida Nyōrai. The temple houses a National Treasure, an 1153 Heian Period hanging scroll of Fugen Enmei.
~320 ftE
Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway
Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi
2 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.
~970 ftW
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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Nakata Museum, Onomichi
18 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.
~220 ftS
Museum, Historical place
Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi
2 min walk • Norikichi Nakamura is a singer born in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Senkō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi (2 min walk), Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi (2 min walk), Onomichi City Museum of Art, Onomichi (5 min walk), Jikō-ji, Onomichi (8 min walk).

How to get to Senkō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Senkō-ji:

Train

Onomichi (14 min walk)

Bus

Onomichi Station • Lines: 4, 45 (14 min walk)
妙見 • Lines: 4, 45 (17 min walk)

Senkō-ji, Onomichi

Facts and practical information

Onomichi plan & book

Senkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Jōdo-ji, Onomichi

Jikō-ji, Onomichi

Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi

Onomichi City Museum of Art, Onomichi

Nakata Museum, Onomichi

Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Senkō-ji?

How to get to Senkō-ji by public transport?