Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi

Name: Daiganji Temple
Address: Hatsukaichi, Japan
Telephone: +81 829-44-0179

#2 among attractions in Hatsukaichi

Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Facts and practical information

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.

In the main hall, many Buddhist statues are enshrined, including a statue of Benzaiten, which was moved from Itsukushima Shrine due to the Shinto/Buddhist Separation Order.

Coordinates: 34°17'44"N, 132°19'5"E

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Hatsukaichi Japan

Contact

+81 829-44-0179

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Day trips

Daiganji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Itsukushima Shrine, Daishō-in, Mount Misen, Miyajima Public Aquarium.

~420 ftSE
Notable seaside Shinto shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
3 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...
~1030 ftS
9th-century Buddhist temple complex
Daishō-in, Miyajima
5 min walk • 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.
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Misen, Miyajima
24 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.
~600 ftW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima
3 min walk • Miyajima Public Aquarium is an aquarium on the island of Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
0.5 miE
Park
Momijidani Park, Miyajima
14 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.
1 miSE
Aerial tramway
Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima
25 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.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Miyao Castle, Miyajima
11 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.
~1100 ftNE
34°17'50"N • 132°19'16"E
Senjokaku, Miyajima
6 min walk • Sacred and religious sites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daiganji Temple?

Nearby attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima (3 min walk), Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima (3 min walk), Daishō-in, Miyajima (5 min walk), Senjokaku, Miyajima (6 min walk).