Daiganji Temple
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 45 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Take the ropeway up Mt. Misen for a grand panorama of the Seto Inland SeaAbout this spot
An ancient Shingon Buddhist temple standing right beside Itsukushima Shrine, which served as the auxiliary temple managing the shrine until the Meiji-era separation of Buddhism and Shintoism. Its main deity, Itsukushima Benzaiten, is counted among Japan's three greatest Benzaiten shrines, and many pilgrims visit on its opening day. The grounds feature magnificent nine-pine trees estimated over 200 years old, and beautiful wisteria trellises visible in early summer, offering a quiet place to spend time through all seasons. It provides a different atmosphere from Itsukushima Shrine's crowds—a chance to touch Miyaji's calm history.
Tips
About 10 minutes on foot from Senjokaku, just west of Itsukushima Shrine. Free admission. The compact grounds can be explored leisurely in an hour.
Best time to visit
Duration approximately 45 minutes. Early morning quiet hours ideal for unhurried worship.
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Access & map
〒739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hatsukaichi City, Miyaji Town 3
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2026 Tamatorigai Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Hiroshima
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