- Mitaki-dera (三瀧寺) is a historic Japanese temple in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Overview. Mitaki-dera was founded in 809 during the Daidō era.
- Founded in 809 by a well-known monk named Kukai, Mitaki-Dera is significant in Japan’s religious landscape.
- Mitaki-dera is a temple of the Shingon school of Buddhism, located on the slopes of Mount Mitaki, in the north-west of Hiroshima.
- Main Hall: The main hall at Mitaki-dera is a traditional wooden building that serves as the center of worship at the temple.
- One of the most popular attractions at Mitaki-dera is the Henjo Cave, which is located behind the main hall.
- Founded in 809, Mitaki-dera is part of the Shingon school of Buddhism and is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy.
- Like most spiritual places in Japan, Mitaki Shrine was built with an effort to achieve harmony with the surrounding landscape.
- In the famous Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Mitaki-Dera is listed 13th.
- Mitaki-dera Temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy and dates back to 809.
- Mitaki Kannon-ji Temple is located in the valley of Mitaki Mountain in the northwest of Hiroshima City.
