Daigan-ji

Daigan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hatsukaichi with multiple buildings, statues, and prayer rooms designed for religious ceremonies and meditation. The layout follows traditional Japanese temple architecture with carefully arranged spaces and architectural elements.

The temple was founded around 1200 and for centuries managed operations and construction work at the nearby Itsukushima Shrine. This direct partnership between the two sacred sites ended with the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

The temple is dedicated to Benzaiten, a deity revered in Japan for bringing music, wisdom, and prosperity to those who visit. You can see this devotion reflected in the altars and decorations throughout the halls.

The temple sits in Miyajima Town in Hatsukaichi and connects easily to Hiroshima via public transportation. Wear comfortable shoes and allow yourself time to walk through the grounds at a relaxed pace.

This temple belongs to multiple pilgrimage routes, including the Chugoku 49 Yakushi temples network and the Hiroshima New Shikoku 88 Sacred Places circuit. This position makes it a stop for pilgrims traveling different spiritual paths.

Location: Hatsukaichi

Inception: 1200s

Part of: 49 Jakušijevih svetih mest, Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten, 88 svetih krajev Šikokuja

GPS coordinates: 34.29550,132.31817

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56