Saigō-ji Temple
西郷寺
A historic Ji sect Buddhist temple in Onomichi featuring the oldest existing structures of its kind and a crying dragon ceiling.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple belonging to the Ji sect located in Onomichi.
- Founded between 1332 and 1333 by the monk Taa Icchin.
- The main hall and gate are designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
- The structures are recognized as the oldest existing buildings of the Ji sect.
What to see
- The main hall which was originally constructed in 1353.
- A mountain gate dating back to the Joji era.
- A crying dragon painting located on the ceiling of the main hall.
- Historic architecture that is part of the Japan Heritage designation.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Onomichi Station to the Bojiguchi bus stop.
- The temple is a five minute walk from the Bojiguchi bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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