Daiganji Temple

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This is a temple of the Koyasan sect of Shingon, located in Miyajima Town, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is said that it was founded during the Heian period, but details are unknown. It is believed that in the Kamakura period the temple was restored by a priest named Ryokai; and the temple was responsible for the repair and construction of Itsukushima Shrine. The temple is also known to hold many Buddha statues such as a wooden statue of the Buddha of Healing, an Important Cultural Property. “Itsukushima Benzaiten”, one of the three major Benzaitens (Sarasvati) in Japan, transposed from Itsukushima Shrine due to the decree to separate Buddhism and Shintoism, is secured in the main hall, and is worshipped as the Goddess of Worldly Benefits. It is a spot where many worshipers wish for business prosperity, safety in the home, and fulfillment of major wishes.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 3 Map
Area: Miyajima Area
Phone: 0829440179
Hours: 8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Grounds admission free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

14 days: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Hyogo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka, Nara, Gifu, Ishikawa, Saitama, Tochigi

14 day(s)

Review

Lovely Shrine

Reviewed : 2019.06.30

Beautiful temple just next to the Itsukushima Shrine and well worth a visit. It has a beautiful authenticity and old world charm. Lovely wooden statue of a old man who looks a like a philosopher to...
Interesting history

Reviewed : 2019.03.09

Up to 1868 this temple was in charge of the upkeep and restoration of the Itsukushima shrine. Well worth visiting to get the history.
Small shrine

Reviewed : 2018.11.14

This shrine doesn’t have the wow factor of its larger neighbour but is nice to stroll around. There are benches on which to rest your legs and watch the deer.