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A Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 718 CE on the slopes of Mt. Daisen, historically a major Shugendo mountain-worship center in the Chugoku region. Its main hall and the adjacent Ogamiyama Shrine reflect the syncretic Shinto-Buddhist practice that defined the mountain for over a millennium.

Best season

Spring · Autumn foliage; summer for cooler mountain air

Crowd level

Moderate

Rating

4.2· 1,408 reviews

Opening hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

JR Yonago Station (bus to Daisen-ji)

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