The main hall is an eclectic style that uses Japanese style for the whole and Tang style for details, and is the oldest existing building.

It is said to have been founded in 807 (Daido 2) by Kobo Daishi.
The main hall (National Treasure) is an eclectic style, with Japanese style throughout and Chinese style in the details, and is the oldest existing building of this style.
The five-story pagoda (National Treasure) is the fifth oldest five-story pagoda in Japan and is a beautiful example of pure Japanese architecture.

INFORMATION

business hours
9:00~16:00
price
Admission fee is free in the precincts
address
〒720-08311473 Kusadocho, Fukuyama City
Phone Number
084-951-1732
Website

ACCESS

〒720-0831 
1473 Kusadocho, Fukuyama City

By train: 10 minutes by taxi from Fukuyama Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line. By car: 30 minutes from Fukuyama East IC or Fukuyama West IC on the Sanyo Expressway.

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