Daishō-in, Miyajima

Name: Daishō-in
Address: 210 Miyajimacho, Miyajima, 739-0592, Japan
Telephone: +81 829-44-0111

#2 among attractions in Miyajima

Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain on the island of Itsukushima, off the coast of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is the 14th temple in the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and famous for the maple trees and their autumn colors. It is also called "Suishō-ji". Including Mt. Misen, Daishō-in is within the World Heritage Area of Itsukushima Shrine. ()

Local name: 大聖院 Established: 806 (1218 years ago)Coordinates: 34°17'34"N, 132°19'8"E

Address

210 MiyajimachoMiyajima 739-0592 Japan

Contact

+81 829-44-0111

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Daishō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen, Miyajima Public Aquarium, Momijidani Park.

~690 ftN
Notable seaside Shinto shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
4 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Miyajima, the Itsukushima Shrine stands as an iconic Shinto sanctuary in Hatsukaichi, Japan. Known for its unique construction and cultural significance, the shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been attracting pilgrims...
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Misen, Miyajima
19 min walk • Mount Misen is the sacred mountain on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan, and is the highest mountain on the island at 535 m; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine.
~1340 ftNW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima
7 min walk • Miyajima Public Aquarium is an aquarium on the island of Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
0.5 miE
Park
Momijidani Park, Miyajima
12 min walk • Momijidani Park is one of the most famous maple leaves valley parks in Japan. The park is located at the foot of Mt. Misen, along Momijidani River, behind Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima.
0.8 miSE
Aerial tramway
Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima
20 min walk • The Miyajima Ropeway refers to Japanese aerial lift lines in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. This is the only route Hiroshima Tourism Promoting operates. The company is a subsidiary of Hiroshima Electric Railway. The route, consisted of two lines, climbs Mount Misen of Miyajima Island. It opened in 1959.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles
Miyao Castle, Miyajima
15 min walk • Miyao Castle was a fortification built on the island of Itsukushima during the Sengoku Period in Japan. Although referred to as a Japanese castle, it did not have a donjon or serve as the residence of a land-holding noble, and therefore is probably more within the definition of a hill fort, rather than a true castle.
~1710 ftN
34°17'50"N • 132°19'16"E
Senjokaku, Miyajima
9 min walk • Sacred and religious sites
~1030 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi
5 min walk • Daigan-ji Temple is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The name of the temple is Kameizan. The temple name is Houkoin. The main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.

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Which popular attractions are close to Daishō-in?

Nearby attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima (4 min walk), Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi (5 min walk), Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima (7 min walk), Senjokaku, Miyajima (9 min walk).