Senjokaku

千畳閣

This huge wooden pavilion is called the 'Sentamikaku' because it is the size of 857 tatami mats. There is actually nothing but empty space in this huge wooden building. It was started by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587, but left incomplete after his death. There's also a picturesque 5-story pagoda (五重塔 Gojuto) next door, though as of May 2025 this is entirely covered by scaffolding for restoration, and plenty of cherry trees if you are visiting in sakura season.

Address

1-1 Miyajima-cho

Hours

Closed · opens 8:30 am

Weekly hours

Mon	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tue	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wed	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thu	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Fri	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sat	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sun	8:30 am–4:30 pm

Price

¥100