Admission
Free
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
At a Glance
The temple's Henjokutsu cave contains all 88 Buddhist statues from Shikoku's famous pilgrimage route with sacred sand from each temple beneath them, allowing visitors to gain the merit of the entire pilgrimage in one visit.
The "eternal flame" burning at Daishoin's mountaintop Reikado hall has been lit continuously since Kobo Daishi kindled it in 806 AD, and became one of the source flames for Hiroshima's Peace Memorial flame.
Daishoin features a pitch-black meditation tunnel called the Kaidan Meguri where visitors must navigate in complete darkness without any light, testing their spiritual fortitude as they walk through.
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The temple grounds involve climbing multiple stairs as you ascend the hillside, so wear comfortable walking shoes and allow at least 1.5 to 3 hours to fully explore all the buildings, gardens, and sacred spaces without rushing.
Visit the Henjokutsu cave hall where you can perform the Osunafumi ritual by stepping on sand from all 88 temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage, gaining the same spiritual merit as completing the entire pilgrimage route.
Don't miss the Kaidan Meguri (戒壇巡り), a pitch-black corridor where you walk through complete darkness without any light to purify your sins and test your spirit, located in the Chinese Kannon Sacred Ground sand-stepping hall.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The temple's Henjokutsu cave contains all 88 Buddhist statues from Shikoku's famous pilgrimage route with sacred sand from each temple beneath them, allowing visitors to gain the merit of the entire pilgrimage in one visit.
The "eternal flame" burning at Daishoin's mountaintop Reikado hall has been lit continuously since Kobo Daishi kindled it in 806 AD, and became one of the source flames for Hiroshima's Peace Memorial flame.
Daishoin features a pitch-black meditation tunnel called the Kaidan Meguri where visitors must navigate in complete darkness without any light, testing their spiritual fortitude as they walk through.
Founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), Daishoin is Miyajima's oldest temple and is counted among Japan's three most powerful temples for warding off bad luck and bringing good fortune.
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