Daisho-in Temple (Miyajima)
In Japanese: 大聖院（宮島）
The head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon at the foot of Mt. Misen, said to date from Kukai's training here in 806.
Nearby
- Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima) ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Misen (Miyajima) ≈ 10 min by car
- Former Imperial Naval Academy (JMSDF 1st Service School), Etajima ≈ 40 min by car
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome ≈ 45 min by car
- Orizuru Tower ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima, then 20-30 min walk from the pier
- Fee
- Free (fees for zazen, sutra copying and other programs)
- Good to know
- Gates open 8:00-17:00; Miyajima visitor tax ¥100
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info