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Daishō-in

Miyajima · Japan

Daishō-in

Daisho-in Temple

Religious photo spotgoogle verified
~45 min
moderate
8/10
best: morning
spiritual, playful
A local would say...

A cave here contains images from all 88 Shikoku pilgrimage temples — the entire sacred circuit, compressed into one room.

This Shingon temple on the slopes of Misen is crowded with Buddhist images, spinning prayer wheels, and sharp-beaked tengu demon statues that line the pathways. A cave contains images from each of the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage temples, meaning you can symbolically complete the entire pilgrimage in a few minutes. It's more playful and tactile than most Japanese temples, with an abundance of small statues wearing hand-knitted caps and a whimsical quality that delights visitors of all ages.

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