• Visit Mitaki-ji Temple, a peaceful sanctuary in the mountains northwest of Hiroshima, and explore its history, waterfalls, and cultural significance.

Discover the Mitaki-ji Temple, a serene sanctuary in the mountains northwest of Hiroshima City. Explore the temple grounds, which are home to three waterfalls, a vermilion-lacquered pagoda, and a main hall that juts out from the cliff. Meet your guide and set off on a journey to the Mitaki-ji Temple. Learn about the significance of the temple's three waterfalls, which are considered sacred in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism. Hear how they are believed to be the dwelling place of gods and Buddha, or to wash away the impurities of body and soul. Stroll through the temple grounds, which are home to a vermilion-lacquered pagoda and the main hall, which was built to jut out from the cliff. Listen to the sound of the flowing waterfall as you explore the temple grounds.