Daiganji Temple

Japanese name： 大願寺
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Main Image Itsukushima Benzaiten Category Tenbu (Deva)

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Itsukushima Benzaiten, the principal image of Daiganji, is enshrined in the Main Hall and is traditionally attributed to Kobo Daishi Kukai. It is counted among Japan’s three great Benzaiten images, together with those of Enoshima and Chikubushima. Before the Meiji separation of Shinto and Buddhism, it was enshrined in the main sanctuary of Itsukushima Shrine and was moved to Daiganji around 1868. Normally kept concealed within its shrine, it is unveiled only once a year during the Itsukushima Benzaiten Grand Festival on June 17, approximately from 11:30 to 16:00.

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Spot ID 8603
Temple / Site Daiganji Temple
Visiting Area Main Hall
Visiting Status Hidden image (unveiled annually on June 17, approx. 11:30–16:00)
Address 広島県廿日市市宮島町3

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