Daisenji
📍 Tottori, Tottori Prefecture · Daisen, Saihaku District
About
Mountain 角磐山
Sect 天台宗別格本山
Principal 地蔵菩薩
Founded 718
Founder 金蓮上人(俊方)
Heritage 阿弥陀堂(重要文化財)、木造阿弥陀如来(重要文化財)
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Hours
8:30–17:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Unknown
History
Daisenji is a temple built on the slopes of Daisen, a sacred site of mountain Buddhism. It has long flourished as a training hall for Shugendō, where many ascetic monks accumulated rigorous practice. Buddhist teachings became deeply rooted in this temple within the mystical natural environment of Daisen. Throughout the seasons, it is embraced by beautiful nature, and especially during autumn foliage, it displays breathtaking beauty. In the solemn atmosphere of the mountain, this is a special place where one can purify the heart and offer prayers with intention.
Benefits
spiritual fulfillmentacademic successwarding off misfortunefamily safetyascetic practice completionspiritual elevationgood fortuneharmony with nature
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🕯️ 0 大山寺参拝者専用駐車場は約10台と少数です。スキーシーズン以外は無料の博労座駐車場(約600台)の利用が現実的です。
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