There are important cultural properties such as the Konpira-do Sutra desk and the five-pronged bell, and there are many Zen practitioners in the Zen meditation hall.

Founded in 1422 by the Shingon sect priest Nontsushi, it was later converted to the Soto sect. The temple is home to important cultural properties such as the Konpira Hall sutra desk and five-pronged bell, and the Zazen Hall is frequented by many zen practitioners. Beautiful flower paintings are painted on the ceiling of the Konpira Hall. There are many zen practitioners in the Zazen Hall on the grounds, and the sound of a bell occasionally echoes through the quiet air, giving a sobering feeling.

INFORMATION

address
725-02312276 Higashino, Osakikamijima Town, Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone Number
0846-65-2061
Number of parking spaces
10
Parking notes
10 cars

ACCESS

725-0231 
2276 Higashino, Osakikamijima Town, Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture

[Car] About 25 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Kawachi IC towards Takehara, about 25 minutes by ferry from Takehara Port to Shiramizu Port, about 5 minutes after disembarkation [Public] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Kure Line Takehara Station, from Takehara Port About 25 minutes by ferry to Shiramizu Port, 15 minutes on foot after disembarkation

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