Mitaki Temple Guided Tour in Hiroshima
Visit Mitaki-ji Temple, a peaceful sanctuary in the mountains northwest of Hiroshima, and explore its history, waterfalls, and cultural significance.
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Mitaki Temple Guided Tour in Hiroshima
What's included in Mitaki Temple Guided Tour in Hiroshima
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Mitaki Temple
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.
Hiroshima
In addition to Mitaki-ji Temple, Hiroshima has many other points of interest, including Itsukushima Shrine, Saijo's sake brewery, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Enjoy a wonderful stay in Hiroshima!
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Quiet walk in the temple grounds
- View of three sacred waterfalls
- Visit to vermilion-lacquered pagoda and main hall
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the Mitaki-dera Temple. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
