Daisho-in Temple

Over 1,200-year-old Shingon temple tied to Kukai, filled with ornate halls, Buddhist art and 500 red-hatted Jizo statues on misty forested slopes.

Daisho-in Temple appears in 5 of the 17 Hiroshima vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2025.

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PiQtour Japan
THE Hiroshima Guide: ESSENTIAL Spots For Your Trip!
Running your hand along the sutras on the stairs is said to equal reading them.
Abroad in Japan
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Over 2,000 steps lead toward the summit, said to hold an eternal flame.
Japan Guide
Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima
A walking trail leads from the temple all the way to the summit of Mount Misen.
Lisa and Josh
3 Days in Hiroshima and Okayama on a Budget
A good stop on the hike down from Mount Misen.
Suitcase Monkey
What to do with 1 Day in HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA Japan
Spinning the prayer wheels is said to grant their blessings even if you can't read the sutras.

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