Josenin

Josenin is a Jodo sect temple located in Nishikubo-cho, Onomichi, standing quietly at the top of stone steps characteristic of the hillside town of Onomichi. This temple has a long history of serving as spiritual support for the local community, fulfilling the various wishes of its visitors. From the precincts, one can view the beautiful scenery of Onomichi's streetscape and the Seto Inland Sea, making it an ideal place to calm the heart during worship. The precincts are particularly charming at dusk, allowing visitors to forget the bustle of daily life and face themselves in quietude. It is a temple where one can feel the distinctive ambiance of Onomichi and spend time in peaceful tranquility.