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"Mitaki-dera Temple", a quiet temple built on a mountain in Hiroshima City

When we ask foreigners living in Hiroshima what is the best place to visit in Hiroshima, we often get the answer, "Mitaki-dera Temple.


This place is truly a hidden gem.

Even though it is located very close to the center of Hiroshima City, it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The temple facilities are scattered along the mountain, and people can stroll around and enjoy the changing seasons of the mountain.

Summer
Autumn

What is your favorite part of the Japanese mountains?
"The abundance of greenery", "the chirping of birds", "the sound of running water", "the cool breeze and mist".
All of these are here.


By the way, "Mitaki-dera Temple" is written in Chinese characters as a temple with three waterfalls.

As you climb up from the entrance, you can see


Koma-ga-Taki (Waterfall)

Bon'on-no-Taki (Waterfall)

Yumyo-no-Taki (Waterfall)


Enjoy strolling around while listening to the cool sound of water flowing down from the waterfall.


If you want to enjoy the mountain more, you can continue past Yumyo-no-Taki to enjoy climbing Mt. Mitaki.

Click here for details.


How to get there

From Hiroshima Station or in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome, take the Hiroshima Bus No. 22 bound for ”Mitaki Kannon (三滝観音)".

Get off at the last stop and walk up the hill to the entrance of Mitaki-dera Temple.


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