Historic Site in Japan

Jodoji Temple is a Shingon sect temple located at the foot of Mt. Ruri, and was founded by Prince Shotoku in 616 AD.

Ashikaga Takauji, who later became a shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, prayed here for victory in battle.

The present main hall and two-story pagoda were rebuilt in 1327 after they were burned down in war, and are designated as national treasures in Japan.

■Location: 20-28 Higashikubo-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
■Telephone Number: 0848-37-2361
■Access: 5 minutes by car from Onomichi Ohashi Exit on Nishi-Seto Expressway (Shimanami Kaido) / 5 minutes by Bus from Onomichi Station on JR Sanyo Main Line, getting off at Jodoji-shita Bus Stop

Retrieved from https://travelogues.jp/sightseeing/onomichi_city/