Kousanji Temple

Onomichi, Hiroshima

4.1★★★★★★★★★★2.8K reviews

Modeled after other famous Japanese shrines, this 1936 temple offers art exhibits & cultural events.

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We blend the rating (4.1) with the volume of 2,818 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.09 (out of 5).

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Address: 553-2 Setodachō Setoda, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-2411, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Sal· 5 months ago
A beautiful, colourful temple, unlike any I’ve been to in Japan! Full of bright blossom tress in late march. There is a sculpture art exhibit with amazing views included as well as a cave of 1000 Buddhas. Would highly recommend!
★★★★★★★★★★Chefman· 3 months ago
The story of the temple is inspiring. A rich man gives up all his wealth to build a temple for his deceased mother. The entry fee spits on the story and legacy of the temple. It used to be expensive at 1400 yen but was recently raised to…
★★★★★★★★★★Dinuka Tharinda· 8 months ago
Kousanji is one of the most unique and colorful temples in Onomichi! The detail in the architecture is amazing, and walking through the marble 'The Heights of Marble' (未来心の丘) at the top feels like being in another world. It’s a bit of a…