Saikoku-ji

📍 Hiroshima, Nishikusabo-cho 29-27 · Onomichi City

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

8:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Saikoku-ji is an esteemed ancient temple located in Nishikusabo-cho, Onomichi City, serving as the ninth sacred site on the Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage Route of the Chugoku Region! It is traditionally said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi during the Heian period, and possesses a long history. The temple grounds preserve numerous cultural treasures, including the National Treasure Golden Hall. Positioned on high ground overlooking the town of Onomichi, it also offers beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea. Enveloped in the compassion of Kannon, it is a precious temple where one can spend peaceful moments in peace of mind.

Benefits

healing from illnessfulfillment of wishesprotection from misfortunehousehold safetyacademic successprotection of Kannongood fortune and blessings

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