Senkō Temple

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千光寺

Ancient Buddhist temple with scenic views, part of two pilgrimages, worth visiting for history and sights.

Senkō Temple — 663highland CC BY 2.5 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect.
Founded in 806.
Main deity is Senju Kannon.
Part of two Kannon pilgrimages.

What to see

Main hall and a bell tower.
Tamano-iwa (Jewel Rock).
Kagami-iwa (Mirror Rock).

Getting there

15-minute drive from Onomichi Station.
Senkō-ji Mountain Ropeway takes 3 minutes to summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 〒722-0033 尾道市東土堂町15-1
Area: Onomichi, Hiroshima
Official site: www.senkouji.jp
Phone: 0848-23-2310
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (for temple viewing, votive tablet office, and stamp collecting); 22:00-2:00 (Dec 31 - Jan 1), 7:00-17:00 (Jan 1), 9:00-17:00 (Jan 2 onwards) for New Year's visit and amulet/talisman distribution
Getting there: Onomichi Station — about 14 min on foot (0.9 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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