Daisho-in Buddhist Temple, Miyajima

A dramatic setting in the foothills of Mt. Misen

Nicole Bauer Nov 05, 2012 - 1 min read

It was a perfect day; the colours couldn't have been better

The temple grounds consist of several buildings, some of them overlooking the sea

The extreme wide-angle shot gives you an idea about the overall setting of the various buildings

Massive Temple roof top surrounded by beautiful autumn colours

Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion

Statues play quite a role on the temple grounds

500 statues of priests are waiting for you, and every single one has a unique face expressions

I could have spent hours walking past the statues and studying their faces

These statues seemed to underline the importance of nature—they were adorable

Last but not least there's a unique sacred cave which adds to the magic of this place

I had never heard about this temple before I actually went to Miyajima to see Itsukushima Shrine and Mount Misen. When I finally visited the Daisho-in Temple grounds, I was so deeply impressed that I was wondering why nobody had ever mentioned it to me. The setting of the various temple buildings is quite dramatic and I felt like I was walking through a different world.

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Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...