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20 Hidden Spiritual Spots in Hiroshima: Local-Recommended Shrines & Scenic Sanctuaries for a Soulful Journey

20 Hidden Spiritual Spots in Hiroshima: Local-Recommended Shrines & Scenic Sanctuaries for a Soulful Journey

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Category: 歴史｜絶景
Area: Hiroshima

Beyond the Famous: Discover Hiroshima’s Hidden Spiritual Gems
While Hiroshima is known for iconic sites like Itsukushima Shrine and Taishaku Gorge, the region is also home to many lesser-known sacred places. From peaceful forest shrines to mystical natural landscapes, we’ve handpicked spiritual spots believed to bring healing, renewal, and good fortune—perfect for travelers seeking a deeper, soul-refreshing journey.

Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum
Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum in Numakuma, Fukuyama City, is a healing spot where you can experience Zen through contemporary art, Zen gardens, tea ceremony, zazen, and vegetarian food.
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Buttsuji Temple, famous for autumn leaves
Located deep in the mountains of Mihara City, this temple is associated with Takakage Kobayakawa, who built Mihara Castle.
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Senkoji overlooking the superb view of Onomichi
It is Senkoji in Senkoji mountain of Onomichi. Scenery is wonderful.
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The thrill of cliffs! Afuto Kannon
Abuto Kannon is a famous seaside temple in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and is officially called Bandai-dera Kannon Hall. It features a beautiful vermilion-painted hall built on a cliff, and h
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Mitatani Temple, a Power Spot of Silence.
Mitatani Temple is a historic temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located to the northwest of Hiroshima City. It was founded by Kobo Daishi in 809 AD.
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Good luck! Ushitora Shrine
Ushitora Shrine is a shrine located in Kitayoshizu Town near the center of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is said that when Fukuyama Castle was built, it was moved to its current location as
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Sensui Island in Tomonoura
This uninhabited island, located off the coast of Tomonoura in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is an unspoiled, natural setting. The five-colored rocks and unusual coastline offer a soothing expe
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Hayatani Shrine, one of Akikuni's three major shrines
Located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, this is the second-highest shrine in Aki Province, following Itsukushima Shrine, and is famous as the guardian deity of traffic safety.
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Japan 100 waterfalls Joseidaki of Hiroshima
It is Joseidaki chosen to only Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Miyajima Daisho-in Temple, Main Mountain
Daishoin is the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism and the head temple (a temple established to manage the shrine) of Itsukushima Shrine. It is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple with
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Myooin of National Treasure vermilion beautiful
Myo-o-in Temple, located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is an extremely valuable ancient temple, with both its main hall and five-story pagoda, built during the Kamakura period, designated as
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Jodoji Temple founded by Prince Shotoku
A temple of the Shingon sect founded by Prince Shotoku and associated with Ashikaga Takauji.
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Imose Waterfall
It is a waterfall there from the ferry towards the Miyajima in the position of about 5 minutes by car.
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“Take Shrine”, a place related to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki
An ancient shrine associated with Emperor Jimmu, who appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Located in Fuchu Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, it is popular as a power spot where you can feel history and my
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Toyokuni Shrine (Senjokaku)
This is an unfinished shrine on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture that was ordered to be built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From the spacious open space, you can see the main shrine building and pagod
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A tranquil and stunning view of Tomonoura! Taichoro.
You can enjoy a breathtaking view of Tomonoura Bay from Taichoro.
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Overlooking the streets of Takehara! Saihoji and Fumeikaku
This is a temple built in the middle of the Edo period, located in the center of the Takehara Townscape Preservation District.
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The God of Learning, "Misono Tenmangu Shrine"
An old shrine in Onomichi that enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. It is famous as the location for the movie "Transfer Student," and has an impressive long stone staircase. It is sa
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Kibitsu Shrine, the most important shrine in Bingo Province
This is the Ichinomiya shrine of Bingo Province, located in Miyauchi, Niichi-cho, Fukuyama City. The main hall is a designated important cultural property of the country.
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Nojiyama Ionjo Kobo-ji Temple
Kobo-ji Temple is an ancient temple of Shingon Buddhism located near the summit of Mt.
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Kojoji Temple, with its beautiful vermilion three-story pagoda.
Kojoji Temple is located on the mountainside of Ikuchi Island on the Shimanami Kaido. The temple is known for its beautiful vermilion three-story pagoda.
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Climbing Mt. Ryuo from Kumano Shrine
Kumano Shrine is a place of worship on Mount Hiba. It is a power spot in Shobara that combines sacred grounds with a forest of giant cedars, Nachi Falls, and the trailhead for Mount Ryuo, allowing you
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Kozo-ji Temple, the Nikko Toshogu of the West
Although it has no historical background, the building was designed to resemble the Nikko Toshogu Shrine and is extremely luxurious.
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