Kousanji Museum (Kousanji Temple)

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The temple of Jodo Shinshu in Setoda Town, Onomichi City. It was established in 1936 by Kouzo Kousanji, an industrialist, to ensure his mother’s bodai or enlightment. The temple itself is the museum and inside the exhibition hall there are displays of cultural properties such as artifacts of Buddhism, tea ceremony and drawings. Many temples were built mimicking Japanese architecture and 15 buildings, including the main hall, are registered as Tangible Cultural Properties of the country. It is also called “the Sunlight in the West”.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachousetoda 553-2 Map
Area: Shimanami Kaido Area
Phone: 0845270800
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [General] 1,400yen [Sinia (65 and over)] 1,200yen [College student] 1,000yen [High school student] 800yen [Up to junior high school student] Free
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, etc.)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(kousanji wifi)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Beautiful Temple, Lovely Colors but Expensive!

Reviewed : 2020.11.18

I had the Kosanji Temple marked on my maps as a must when I rode my bike on the Shimanami Kaido. I was really looking forward to visiting the temple but the entrance price really threw me off...
Worth a look.

Reviewed : 2019.04.23

Interesting temple along the Shimanami Kaido. The 1000 Buddha cave worth a look. Entry is a little more expensive than other temples.
Amazing and unique temple from others

Reviewed : 2019.04.21

A bit of hassle to get there but once you cross the ferry from Mihara to Setoda, the temple itself is unique and wonderful, especially when you get to Miraishin no Oka, the marble structure seems to...