Fukuzenji Temple Taichoro

“The Edo-era view that envoys called East Asia's finest still waits.”

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Fukuzenji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Fukuyama city, Hiroshima Prefecture and Taichoro is a famous pavilion that is part of its premises. Taichoro used to be a hall for distinguished guests of the temple in the Edo period (1600-1867) but it is now open to the public. The pavilion is beautiful in its own right, but it is most popular for its spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea which has been lauded as one of East Asia's best views. Fukuzenji Temple is located in the famous Tomonoura area of Fukuyama which has been featured in movies such as Ponyo.

Photograph provided by Hiroshima Prefecture

Spot NameFukuzenji Temple Taichoro
Postal Code〒720-0201
Address2 Tomochotomo, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima
Telephone Number084-982-2705
Official URLhttp://www.fukuyama-kanko.com/travel/tourist/detail.php?id=23
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery

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What is Fukuzenji Temple Taichoro?
The Edo-era view that envoys called East Asia's finest still waits.
Where is Fukuzenji Temple Taichoro?
Fukuzenji Temple Taichoro is located at 2 Tomochotomo, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima.
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