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Tahoto Pagoda
多宝塔Hiroshima · Chugoku
A graceful 15.6m two-storey pagoda completed in 1523, with a square lower body and rounded upper tier, perched on a wooded hill west of Itsukushima Shrine and designated a National Important Cultural Property.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.2· 151 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — the pagoda stands on an open hillside above Itsukushima Shrine and can be viewed at any time. The interior is closed to the public (exterior viewing only). Itsukushima Shrine itself charges separately (¥300).
- Nearest station
- Momijidani Station · 15 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥300Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 17m by car
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