GOD ROAD JAPAN

Jodoji Temple

浄土寺  ·  Buddhist temple

The Japan Tourism Agency's English text records that Jodoji is said to have been founded in 616 by Prince Shotoku, and that its main hall, finished in 1327, still stands and is designated a National Treasure.

The Agency for Cultural Affairs records the temple's main hall as a National Treasure of the late Kamakura period.

Hours

The times and charges below are the ones the temple publishes itself.

Standard viewing, reception9:00–16:00Jodoji — visiting times and charges (official site, Japanese)

Admission

Standard viewing, adults300 yen
Standard viewing, junior high school age and under150 yen

The temple lists these charges for the standard viewing of its kitchen, reception hall, abbot's quarters, garden and the side area of the main hall, and a separate special viewing at a higher charge.

Jodoji — visiting times and charges (official site, Japanese)

Getting there

  • JR Onomichi Station — about 25 minutes on foot
  • JR Onomichi Station — about 10 minutes by local bus

Jodoji — access (official site, Japanese)

Sources

History and backgroundJapan Tourism Agency — Jodoji Temple (English)
What you can seeAgency for Cultural Affairs — Jodoji main hall (National Treasure)
Standard viewing, reception, AdmissionJodoji — visiting times and charges (official site, Japanese)
Getting thereJodoji — access (official site, Japanese)

Information checked: September 13, 2026.