Daisen-ji Temple
大山寺
Daisenji Temple is an ancient mountain worship center, offering majestic views and historical significance.
What it is
- One of Japan's oldest centers for mountain worship.
- A center for Buddhist religious practice.
- Dedicated to the bodhisattva Jizo, protector of travelers and children.
What to see
- Dense natural forest surrounding the temple.
- Majestic views of the north side of the mountain.
- Views of the Sea of Japan on clear days.
When to go
- On clear days for best views.
In detail
Overview
Daisenji Temple, surrounded by dense natural forest, is one of the oldest known centers for mountain worship and Buddhist religious practice in Japan. Since medieval times, pilgrims have flocked here to worship the bodhisattva Jizo, the protector of travelers and children. In this region, Jizo also became viewed as a patron saint of livestock. Farmers began bringing their cattle here to be blessed, which led to the area developing into a livestock market, at one point in time the largest in all Japan. On clear days, this area offers majestic views of the north side of the mountain and the Sea of Japan.
Text: 観光庁 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
鳥取県西伯郡大山町大山9 Open in Google Maps
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