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The impressive stone gate is worthy of Onomichi’s nickname “Stone Town”.
Jikoji Temple is home to a National Treasure, the “Kenpon Chakushoku Fugen Enmyo Zo”
(絹本着色普賢延命像 or literally, painting on silk canvas of the bodhisattva Fugen Enmyo), which is Japan's oldest
representation of the 20-armed Fugen Enmyo, said to protect from injuries and prolong one's lifespan.
Visitors of Jikoji Temple can make a “Nigiri Botoke” (“squeezed Buddha”) by taking some
clay in one hand, squeezing it, and drawing a face on it. The small statue will be baked and sent to an address of your
choice later.
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Onomichi City Hall
15-1, Kubo 1-chome, Onomichi-shi, 722-8501
Tel.: 0848-25-7111 Fax.: 0848-37-2740
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