What to know
Daishoin Temple (大照院, Daishōin) was built in 1656 as the family temple of the Mori Clan, who ruled from Hagi during the Edo Period (1603-1868). It belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and features a small Zen garden behind its large wooden main hall.
A key attraction is the burial site of half of the Mori lords in the woods behind the temple hall. The first and even-numbered daimyo (feudal lords) in the Mori Clan succession were buried here, while the odd-numbered lords rest at Tokoji Temple. Hundreds of donated stone lanterns line the paths leading to the graves, creating a spiritual atmosphere.
Daishoin Temple is located south of the city center in a somewhat rural area. Both the West Loop and East Loop of the Maru Bus stop at the Daishoin Iriguchi bus stop, from which it is a five-minute walk to the temple. By bicycle, it is a 5-10 minute ride from Hagi Station.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 8:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- 200 yen (~$1.28)
- English name
- Original name
- Daishoin Temple
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