Mitaki Temple Hiroshima

The Mitaki Temple in Hiroshima is a tranquil resort nestled in the midst of a valley down the Mount Mitaki. Located in the North West of Hiroshima, the 356-meter high temple is a haven for the visitors who come here to experience a moment of peace in the bosom of the picturesque landscape around.

The Mitaki Temple is actually a temple of Kanon, the Japanese Goddess of Mercy. The temple is an 809 construction and stands as a fine specimen of the architecture of the Muromachi period. The red pagoda is a majestic structure, which was initially housed in the Hirohachiban shrine in the Wakayama city. The pagoda is now a memorial to the numerous lives, which had been claimed, in the nuclear explosion of 1945. With its intricate artworks, the temple is indeed a prized cultural heritage of the city. The pagoda houses the shrine of Buddha Amida. The seated image dates back to the Heian period and has been credited as a National Cultural Asset. A number of other Jizo statues and monuments stand all the way to the main temple, giving the place a quaint charm.

The temple gets its name from the three waterfalls, which gush down the hill to flow through the temple grounds, adding to the loveliness of the serene gardens. The temple grounds are a beauty in itself, as they remain carpeted by a lush spread of greenery. Donned in the bright hues of red and orange in the fall, and the delicate shades of pink in the spring, the gardens bear a magical charm.

The Mitaki Temple is a ten minutes walk from the Mitaki Cannon, which can be reached from Hatchobori by bus. The temple remains open from 8 in the morning to 5.30 in the evening.