basic information

Senjokaku ("Pavillion of 1000 mats") is a spacious wooden hall whose ceiling is decorated by many large paintings. The pavillion was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587. Next to the Senjokaku stands a five-storey pagoda which predates the pavillion by 180 years.

The hall of Senjokaku

The pagoda next to Senjokaku

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how to get there

Senjokaku is located a 5-10 minute walk from the Miyajima ferry pier, on the hill just behind Itsukushima Shrine.

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