Daisen-ji

Daisen-ji is a Buddhist temple located at the base of Mount Daisen with traditional Japanese architecture featuring multiple prayer halls, a bell tower, and stone lanterns. The complex spreads across the terrain with various religious structures that make use of the sloping landscape.

The temple was founded in 718 during the Nara period by the monk Renjo and became a center of mountain worship and Buddhist studies in western Japan. Its long history established it as an important spiritual place that continues to attract visitors.

The temple serves as a stop on two pilgrimage routes that bring visitors year-round: the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and the Izumo Shinbutsu Pilgrimage. These routes give the place spiritual meaning that shapes how people experience it.

The grounds are accessible on foot and offer pathways to explore the various buildings and areas. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since there are uphill sections and some uneven terrain.

The temple preserves national treasures including the Amida Hall and a triad of Amida Buddha statues recognized as Important Cultural Properties. These valued works remain in the historic buildings and show the skill of earlier artisans.

Location: Daisen

Inception: 718

Part of: Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, Izumo Shinbutsu Pilgrimage

Website: http://daisenji.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.39099,133.53489

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51