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Daisen-ji Temple
大山寺Tottori · Chugoku
A Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 718 CE on the slopes of Mount Daisen, historically a major Shugendo mountain-worship center in the Chugoku region. Its main hall and the adjacent Ogamiyama Shrine reflect the syncretic Shinto-Buddhist practice that defined the mountain for over a millennium.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Spring and autumn foliage; summer for cooler mountain air
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 1,408 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Main hall/treasure hall (Reihoukaku, Apr-Nov) adult 300; temple grounds otherwise free. Last entry 4:00 PM.
- Nearest station
- JR Yonago Station (bus to Daisen-ji)
- Website
- daisenji.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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