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Daisho-in Temple
大聖院Hiroshima · Chugoku
Daisho-in was founded in 806 and climbs the lower slope of Mount Misen in a chain of halls linked by staircases, one flight lined with hundreds of small rakan statues, each carved with a different face. Admission is free and the temple opens 8:00–17:00; a charge applies only during the autumn Maple Light Up event.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 5,115 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Free admission (fee only applies during special Maple Light Up event)
- Nearest station
- Momijidani Station · 16 min walk
- Website
- daisho-in.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 17m by car
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