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Jikō-ji Temple

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Jikō-ji Temple: a Jōdo-shū temple housing a National Treasure painting from 1153.

Jikō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Its mountain name is Nichirinzan.
  • Converted to Jōdo-shū during the Muromachi period.
  • The main image is Amida Nyorai.

What to see

  • A National Treasure painting on silk.
  • The painting depicts Fugen Enmei.
  • The painting dates to 1153.
  • A Hiroshima Prefecture designated cultural property.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Onomichi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

広島県尾道市西土堂町9-2 Open in Google Maps

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