Visit Mitaki-ji Temple, a peaceful sanctuary in the mountains northwest of Hiroshima, and explore its history, waterfalls, and cultural significance.
Itinerary
Starting location
Mitaki-dera Temple
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Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)
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Arrive back at
Mitaki-dera Temple
Plan
Immediate Booking
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Hiroshima: Mitaki-ji Temple Guided Tour 1.5h
1.5 hours
<Inclusions>
Professional guide
Quiet walk in the temple grounds
View of three sacred waterfalls
Visit to vermilion-lacquered pagoda and main hall
<Plan Code>
G-247
Highlights
Discover the Mitaki-ji Temple, a quiet sanctuary in the mountains
Stroll through the temple grounds and listen to the sound of the waterfalls
Learn about the history of the temple and its significance in Japanese culture
Admire the vermilion-lacquered pagoda and the main hall built on a cliff
Enjoy a peaceful walk in the silence of the sacred site with a professional guide
What's Included
・Professional guide
・Quiet walk in the temple grounds
・View of three sacred waterfalls
・Visit to vermilion-lacquered pagoda and main hall
Experience details
Discover the Mitaki-ji Temple, a serene sanctuary in the mountains northwest of Hiroshima City. Explore the temple grounds, which are home to three waterfalls, a vermilion-lacquered pagoda, and a main hall that juts out from the cliff.
Meet your guide and set off on a journey to the Mitaki-ji Temple. Learn about the significance of the temple's three waterfalls, which are considered sacred in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism. Hear how they are believed to be the dwelling place of gods and Buddha, or to wash away the impurities of body and soul.
Stroll through the temple grounds, which are home to a vermilion-lacquered pagoda and the main hall, which was built to jut out from the cliff. Listen to the sound of the flowing waterfall as you explore the temple grounds.
Meeting Place
Mitaki-dera Temple: In front of the Mitaki-dera Temple. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
Important information
Not allowed
・Smoking
Know before you go
・Waterfalls are considered sacred in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism, believed to be dwelling places of gods and Buddha or to wash away impurities of body and soul.
・Mitaki-ji Temple is a quiet sanctuary that does not attract many tourists, offering a peaceful experience.
・The temple is still widely worshipped as one of Hiroshima's representative temples and sacred sites.