Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
In Japanese: 耕三寺・未来心の丘
A colourful 20th-century temple on Ikuchijima whose halls pay homage to Nara and Heian-era temples, with a museum and a white marble garden on the hill.
Registered Tangible Cultural Properties (15 buildings)
Nearby
- Kojoji Three-Story Pagoda, Setoda ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Sekizen (Iwagi Island) ≈ 25 min by car
- Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) ≈ 25 min by car
- Oyamazumi Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
- Onomichi & Senkoji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Boat from Mihara or Onomichi port to Setoda Port, then a short walk
- Fee
- Adults ¥1,800, high school/university ¥1,200
- Good to know
- 9:00-17:00; open every day
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info