A famous temple halfway up Mount Senkoji (144 m), founded in 806 and featuring a vermilion main hall atop stone walls as Onomichi's landmark. Offers spectacular views of the Onomichi Channel, Mukaishima, and the Shikoku mountains. The Senkoji Park trail is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom sites, with 1,500 trees.
Senkoji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 806 by the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi), making it one of the oldest temples in the Onomichi region. Situated on the slopes of Mount Senkoji (144 m), it served as a guardian temple for Onomichi, a vital hub of Seto Inland Sea commerce…
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