Seichoji Temple
In Japanese: 大本山 清澄寺
A head temple of the Nichiren school near the summit of Mt. Kiyosumi, where Nichiren first proclaimed his teaching in 1253. Its giant "thousand-year cedar" is about 47 m tall.
Natural Monument (Sennen-sugi cedar)
Nearby
- Kamogawa Sea World ≈ 35 min by car
- Tainoura Sea Bream Habitat (Kominato) ≈ 35 min by car
- Yoro Valley & Awamata Falls ≈ 35 min by car
- Kameiwa Cave & Nomizo Falls ≈ 45 min by car
- Lake Kameyama ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car or taxi from Awa-Kominato Sta. (JR Sotobo Line); the bus from Awa-Amatsu Sta. has been suspended since the end of March 2024
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free (treasure hall: adults ¥300)
- Good to know
- Halls open 9:30–16:00; the gates never close, so you can visit outside these hours. Park at the free municipal car park on the way up (no parking in the precincts)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info