Daishō-in

The temple features multiple buildings with traditional Japanese architecture, numerous sacred statues, and stone lanterns set against the mountainous landscape of Miyajima Island.

Established in 806 by Buddhist monk Kūkai, Daishō-in temple served as a religious center and maintained strong connections with imperial families throughout Japanese history.

The temple functions as a central point in three major pilgrimage routes: the Chūgoku 33 Kannon, the San'yō Flower Temple, and the Hiroshima New Shikoku Sacred Sites.

Visitors can reach the temple within 15 minutes from the ferry pier or 5 minutes from Itsukushima Shrine, with opening hours extending from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The temple contains prayer wheels along its entrance steps, which visitors can spin while ascending, as each rotation provides the same blessing as reading a sacred sutra.

Location: Hatsukaichi

Inception: 806

Founders: Kūkai

Fee: No

Part of: Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, 山陽花の寺二十四か寺, 88 svetih krajev Šikokuja

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 08:00-17:00

Phone: +81829440111

Email: misen806@daisho-in.com

Website: https://daisho-in.com

GPS coordinates: 34.29195,132.31848

Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:55