Buddhist temple
Senkō-ji
千光寺（せんこうじ）
Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
A temple halfway up Mt. Daihō overlooking Onomichi Port. Its principal image is a hidden Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu shown once every thirty-three years, and it is also the 10th temple of the Chūgoku Kannon pilgrimage.
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 image: Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi in Daidō 1 (806) and later restored by Tada no Mitsunaka. A legend remains that a jewel on top of the huge rock “Tama no Iwa” in the grounds lit up the sea every night. The main hall, built in the stage (butai) style, was built in Jōkyō 3 (1686).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
This is Senkō-ji in Higashitsuchidō-chō, Onomichi (in Senkōji Park). There are temples of the same name in various places, so please check the location.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 千光寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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