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Fudoin Temple

📍 3-4-9 Ushita-Shinmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Hiroshima-shi
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
30-60 minutes
Address
3-4-9 Ushita-Shinmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
Coordinates
34.4266, 132.4689

Introduction

Fudoin is a Shingon branch temple (Shin'nichizan Ankoku-mitsuji) at the foot of Mt. Futaba in Ushita, eastern Hiroshima. Some 3.9 km from the hypocenter, it miraculously survived the atomic blast and holds the city's only National Treasure: the golden hall, first built in 1540 in Yamaguchi by the Ouchi clan and moved here by restorer Ankokuji Ekei — the largest surviving medieval karayo (Zen-style) building in Japan. Its Yakushi Nyorai image, bell tower and main gate are all Important Cultural Properties, making the temple a precious vault of culture in the bombed city.

✨ Highlights

1
National Treasure hall
Built 1540 in Yamaguchi; Japan's largest surviving karayo hall.
2
Blast survivor
A temple 3.9 km from the hypocenter that outlived the bomb.
3
Yakushi Nyorai
A Jocho-style seated image, an Important Cultural Property.
4
Bell tower and gate
Important Cultural Properties that survived the blast.
5
Ankokuji Ekei
The trusted diplomat-monk who restored the temple.
6
Shingon temple
A betto-betsu-honzan rooted in the Ashikaga Ankoku-ji network.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3-4-9 Ushita-Shinmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
→Time needed：30-60 minutes

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday8:00-17:00
Tuesday8:00-17:00
Wednesday8:00-17:00
Thursday8:00-17:00
Friday8:00-17:00
Saturday8:00-17:00
Sunday8:00-17:00

Hall interior

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree worship

Transportation

Subway

Astram Line to Fudoin-mae, 1-2 min on foot

Note

Bus ~10 min from JR Hiroshima Sta.; ~10 min by car from Hiroshima IC; ~30 spaces

💡 Tips

• Astram Line to Fudoin-mae, then 1-2 minutes on foot — the easiest access.
• About 30 parking spaces on site; ~10 minutes by car from the Sanyo Hiroshima IC.
• Follow on-site rules inside the treasure hall and keep quiet.
• Chain it with Shukkeien, Hiroshima Castle and Peace Memorial Park for a half day.
• The hall's ceiling carries paintings of dragons and heavenly maidens.
• Ushita is a key stop on Hiroshima's atomic-bomb architecture walk.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Fudoin Temple?

Monday: 8:00-17:00; Tuesday: 8:00-17:00; Wednesday: 8:00-17:00; Thursday: 8:00-17:00; Friday: 8:00-17:00; Saturday: 8:00-17:00; Sunday: 8:00-17:00; Hall interior

How much is the admission for Fudoin Temple?

Free Admission: Free worship

Any practical tips for visiting Fudoin Temple?

Astram Line to Fudoin-mae, then 1-2 minutes on foot — the easiest access. About 30 parking spaces on site; ~10 minutes by car from the Sanyo Hiroshima IC.

How long should I spend at Fudoin Temple?

A typical visit takes 30-60 minutes.

How do I get to Fudoin Temple?

Subway: Astram Line to Fudoin-mae, 1-2 min on foot