Special Prayer Experience with the Chief Priest of Daisho-in Temple and Exclusive Viewing of National Important Cultural Property Hidden Buddha
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima
- Product code: EN-HSM-4056-40561
【HIGHLIGHTS】
- Special training at the summit of Mount Misen, opened by Kobo Daishi, including a pilgrimage hike
- Early morning private viewing of hidden Buddha statues and special training program
- Fudo Myo-o and Reikado Hall, receiving holy water from Kukai’s eternal flame
- Experience the spirituality of Daisho-in Temple, a historical training site, through conversations with monks
【DETAILS】
Daisho-in Temple, said to be one of the three most important temples in Japan for getting rid of bad luck and opening the door to good fortune, is the temple with the deepest history of any temple on Miyajima. It is said that Kobo Daishi/Kukai, after returning from Tang Dynasty China, went to Miyajima to practice asceticism at Mt. Misen, and founded the temple in 806.
The temple has deep ties with the imperial family and is a temple of high prestige, having served as a place of prayer at the order of Emperor Toba, as a place of lodging for Emperor Meiji during his excursions, and even for Hideyoshi Toyotomi when he held tea ceremonies here.
【SCHEDULE】
[06:00] Gather in front of Daishyo-in temple Niomon Gate and register
[06:10] Prayer experience, visit to the hidden Buddha
[07:00] Conversation with a Monk
[07:15] Receive the Goshuin stamp
[07:20] Starting the ascent of Mount Misen from the Nio-mon Gate of Daisho-in Temple
[09:00] Prayer experience
[10:00] Descend the mountain
[11:30] Dismissal in front of Daisho-in Niomon Gate
【THINGS TO NOTE】
- Duration:5.5 hours
- Meeting point:In front of Daishyo-in temple Niomon Gate
210 Taki-machi, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0524 [MAP]
Access:
<From Hiroshima Station to Miyajimaguchi Station: 30 min. to 1 hr.
From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station (about 30 min.)
Or take a local train bound for Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimaguchi Station (about 45 min. to 1 hr.)
<From Miyajimaguchi Station to Niomon Gate: approx. 40 min.
From Miyajimaguchi Station, walk about 3 minutes to Miyajimaguchi Pier.
Take the Miyajima ferry or Matsudai Steamship to Miyajima Pier (approx. 10 min.)
From Miyajima Pier, walk to Niomon Gate (approx. 25 min.) - Minimum number of participants:2 people
- Language support:Japanese, English
- Included:
・Guide interpretation fee
・Prayer fee
・Fee to see the hidden Buddha
・Goshuin fee
・Omamori (lucky charm) fee - Excluded:
・Transportation expenses to the site
・Meal expenses
・Accommodation expenses - Clothes:Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Participation requirements :Over 6 years old
- Free Wi-Fi:Yes
- Toilet:Yes (Western-style)
【CANCELLATION POLICY】
Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%