Sennyo-ji Temple

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A Buddhist temple located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. A Shingon sect Daikaku-ji school temple. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of a thousand-armed (Senjyu) Kannon. This wooden figure is estimated to have been crafted in the late Kamakura period (1185-1333) and, together with another wooden statue depicting a seated figure of the priest Seiga also in the temple's possession, it has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The temple is also a renowned destination for fall foliage and a 400-year-old giant Japanese maple on the grounds has been designated a Natural Monument by Fukuoka Prefecture.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Raizan 626 Map
Area: Fukuoka City (Northwest) / Itoshima Area
Phone: 0923233547
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Fees: [Admission fee]400yen
[climbing fee(11Monday only)]100yen
*Free for junior high school students and below
Parking Lot: Available(120spaces)
Wi-Fi: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice and scenic

Reviewed : 2022.11.27

Definitely a great place to catch autumn foliage with the 400 year old maple tree. The walk around the gardens is lovely. Be sure to catch the street vendors selling local Japanese snacks.
Amazingly beautiful

Reviewed : 2020.11.16

Sennyoji temple is a famous touristic spot for red leaves in autumn. I visited it just for this reason. As it is located at mountainside, its natural surroundings are excellent. You can also climb...
Go for the foliage and enjoy the peace of the rural mountain temple

Reviewed : 2020.09.05

A spectacular and huge 400 year old maple graces the temple compound. You can visit the tree and grounds and garden for a small charge (100¥) in November. The surrounding garden is not that...