[Miyajima] Let's experience the mystery of Henjokutsu with countless lanterns!

【Miyajima’s Power Spot】The same benefits as the pilgrimage!？ Experience the mystery of the Henjokutsu!

2022.08.20

A must-visit power spot on Miyajima!

I’m sure you’ve all seen it on social networking sites at least once.

This is one of the most popular power spots on Miyajima! It is the Henjokutsu Cave at the Daibonzan Daisho-in Temple, the oldest temple on Miyajima!

The Henjokutsu, which is related to Kukai, is said to have the same benefits as the pilgrims who walk the 88 pilgrimage sites on Shikoku, and is said to be a power spot.

In this issue, we would like to summarize the Henjokutsu Cave on Miyajima, which is full of attractions!

Why not visit when you visit Miyajima?

What’s a Henjokutsu cave?

It is a man-made cave under the Daisho-in Hall of Daisho-in Temple and is located at the far end of the Daisho-in area!

This image is located inside the Daisho-in Temple!

What is Daisho-in Temple anyway?

Although the Henjokutsu is located in the basement of the Daishoin Hall of Daishoin,

That Daisho-in Temple is the main temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. It is said that Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima was founded by Kukai when he returned to Japan from Tang China!

If you want to know more about it, check out (Daisho-in’s official website)! ↓↓

What is Daisho-in Temple?(daisho-in.com)

The same benefits as the 88 temples of Shikoku!

Henjokutsu offers the same benefits as the 88 temples of Shikoku!

This means that just by circling around in the Henjokutsu, you may receive the same benefits as those of the 88 temples of Shikoku!

How to visit Henjokutsu?

Before visiting Henjokutsu, you must put a powder called “incense” on your hands. This powder is used in the Buddhist world to purify the body and mind! It has a unique fragrance!

①In the stepping on sand pilgrimage, visitors stand in front of 88 main deities while stepping on a plaque filled with sand from the 88 temples of Shikoku.

②You worship in front of the Buddha of your birth year, which is called the zodiac guardian principal image.

③The place called “Jusanbutsu no Hotokesama” (Thirteen Buddhas) enshrines the thirteen Buddhas who are said to guide us after we pass away!

In addition, the ceiling is lined with countless lanterns, creating a very mystical view.

How do I get to the Henjokutsu?

Henjokutsu is located at the far end of Daisho-in Temple, first-time visitors to the temple may get lost.

Therefore, we will summarize the directions from the Daisho-in Temple gate!

■Directions

① Go straight through the Daisho-in Temple gate and climb the stairs.

②Go straight ahead and you will see the main hall,
Go straight ahead and you will see the main hall, so go to the right.

③Go over to the right and climb the stairs.

Daisho-in main hall to the right, stairs to the right

④ Climb the stairs and you will see this sign, and look in front of you to find the entrance to Henjokutsu!

Go right to the Daisho-in main hall and the view up the stairs.

Do not climb the stairs in the photo, but go straight to the left, and you will see the entrance to Henjokutsu at the back!

210 Taki-machi, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima 739-0524

How to get to Miyajima in the first place

First of all, let me explain how to get to Miyajima. You can take a ferry to Miyajima.

↓↓↓↓↓↓ Let’s review how to get on the ferry at Miyajima!

【Brief Description】Learn how to ride the Miyajima ferry here and perfect it.

Power Spots of Miyajima! Henjokutsu Summary!

This time, we summarized the Henjokutsu on Miyajima Island! Henjokutsu is a power spot that is said to offer the same benefits and virtues as the 88 temples of Shikoku! Why don’t you take this opportunity to visit Henjokustu and try to get some good fortune and luck?