Buddhist temple
Kōjō-ji
向上寺（こうじょうじ）
Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
A Rinzai temple on Chōonzan in Setoda-chō, Onomichi. Its principal image is a hidden Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu, and since long ago it has been revered as a temple for calming disasters and praying for the prosperity of the region.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal object of worship: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu (hidden image)
History and things to know
According to the temple's account of its origins, in 1400 the jitō (local steward) 生口守平 built the temple at a Kannon sacred site on Chōonzan in Setoda and welcomed Guchū Shūkyū, founder of the Buttsūji school, to open it. Its buildings burned in Meiji 6; the main hall was rebuilt with old timber and later dismantled because of deterioration, and the temple now aims for restoration with a temporary main hall.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 向上寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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