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Senkō-ji, Onomichi

#2 among attractions in Onomichi

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture
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Local name: 千光寺 Coordinates: 34°24'39"N, 133°11'56"E
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Onomichi Japan

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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.

  • jodo ji onomichi0.6 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.

  • jiko ji onomichi~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.

  • senkoji ropeway onomichi~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.

  • onomichi city museum of art~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.

  • nakata museum onomichi0.7 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.

  • kenkichi nakamura onomichi~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)

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