Seishin-ji, Buddhist temple in Mihara, Japan.
Seishin-ji is a Buddhist temple located north of Hiroshima Airport, surrounded by green hills and traditional Japanese architecture. A large pond filled with lotus plants enhances the serene setting of the grounds.
A devastating fire in 1730 destroyed numerous temple treasures and prompted extensive reconstruction. The connection to the Kobayakawa clan remained strong after the rebuilding.
This temple belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and houses thirteen wooden guardian deity statues that survived historical fires. These sculptures remain part of the active spiritual life of the site today.
The temple welcomes visitors throughout the year, but April and October offer special opportunities when the normally hidden thousand-armed Kannon statue becomes visible to the public. Planning your visit around these months will help you see this important but rarely displayed sculpture.
A 1.3-kilometer mountain trail from the temple grounds leads to Bakusetsu-no-taki waterfall, combining spiritual visitation with nature exploration. This route remains relatively unknown to most tourists visiting the area.
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