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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 is an experience facility in Fukuyama City where you can relax and enjoy Zen.
広島県福山市
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71
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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.
広島県三原市
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59
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Senkoji overlooking the superb view of Onomichi
It is Senkoji in Senkoji mountain of Onomichi. Scenery is wonderful.
広島県尾道市
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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
広島県福山市
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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.
広島県広島市
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46
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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
広島県福山市
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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.
広島県廿日市
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47
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Japan 100 waterfalls Joseidaki of Hiroshima
It is Joseidaki chosen to only Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls in Hiroshima Prefecture.
広島県三次市
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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
広島県廿日市
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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
広島県福山市
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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.
広島県尾道市
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54
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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.
広島県廿日市
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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
広島県安芸郡
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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
広島県廿日市
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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.
広島県竹原市
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45
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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
広島県尾道市
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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.
広島県福山市
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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.
広島県呉市安
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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.
広島県尾道市
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Climbing Mt. Ryuo from Kumano Shrine
Kumano Shrine, located in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, is surrounded by more than 100 large cedar trees and serves as the starting point for climbing Mt. Ryuo, making it easy for even beginners to c
広島県庄原市
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24
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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.
広島県尾道市
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20 Hidden Spiritual Spots in Hiroshima: Local-Recommended Shrines & Scenic Sanctuaries for a Soulful Journey

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