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Kojoji Temple / Shiomachi Shopping Street

View the scenery a famous artist painted and hunt for souvenirs on the shopping street.

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This temple was built on Mt. Choon, northeast of Setoda Port, in 1400. Since ancient times, it has been revered as the temple to protect the town from disasters and blessed it with prosperity.

Near the top of the mountain, a vermilion three-storied pagoda was built in 1432, which is designated as a national treasure. Looking it up from the ground is divine, but if you go up the mountain further, it offers a beautiful view of the tower against the Setoda Town and the sea. Japan’s prominent artist, Ikuo Hirayama from Setoda painted this scenery. The trail to the main hall and the three-layered tower is kept up and easy to walk on. Come to the temple when you are hiking around here.

After a visit to the temple, meander the Shiomachi Shopping Street at the southern foot of Mt. Choon. This town used to prosper as the “Salt Town” where the salt manufacturing industry flourished. You can still see the past glory of the main post in the Seto Inland Sea where people waited for the right tide.

Today, the transportation has changed from boats to cars. The town is quaint and it is fun to chat with the friendly islanders. In recent years, slick shops began to increase which adds more pleasure to your walk. Lemons, the largest producer of lemons in Japan, and cakes and wines made of lemons are also found here, a great place for souvenir hunting.

Highlights

  • The spiritual spot with the national treasure, the three-storied pagoda.
  • A famous artist painted Setoda’s scenery.
  • The historical and friendly shopping street.
  • Hunt for Setoda souvenirs.

Photos

  • The vermilion three-storied pagoda, a national treasure

    The vermilion three-storied pagoda, a national treasure

  • A route marker on Mt. Choon. Breathe in the refreshing air and take a walk

    A route marker on Mt. Choon. Breathe in the refreshing air and take a walk

  • This is the angle Ikuo Hirayama painted the three-storied pagoda. The Setoda’s sea is exquisite

    This is the angle Ikuo Hirayama painted the three-storied pagoda. The Setoda’s sea is exquisite

  • A secret Buddha statue is held in Kojoji’s main hall. The bell is famous for the beautiful tone

    A secret Buddha statue is held in Kojoji’s main hall. The bell is famous for the beautiful tone

  • Kojoji’s grounds

    Kojoji’s grounds

  • Shiomachi Shopping Street is close to “yubune” and “Azumi Setoda”

    Shiomachi Shopping Street is close to “yubune” and “Azumi Setoda”

  • The bountiful Setoda lemons, tangerines, and lemon products!

    The bountiful Setoda lemons, tangerines, and lemon products!

  • A fish decoration found on an old Japanese home on the shopping street

    A fish decoration found on an old Japanese home on the shopping street

Reviews

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  • 牛文娟

    我好喜歡這古老城鎮人口⋯我在這裡徒步約二個小時~真的很棒

Details

Name in Japanese
向上寺
Postal Code
722-2411
Address
57 Setodachosetoda, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Open all day for worship
Fee
100 yen for pagoda visit and worship fee
Directions
From Setoda Port to the main hall, walk 10 min, or 11 min. to the three-storied pagoda
(Shiomachi Shopping Street is a 2-minute walk from Setoda Port)
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Kojoji Temple
Shiomachi Shopping Street