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Zündorfer
January 29, 2023
Hiking
Nice temple complex with garden and 3 waterfalls and pagoda. Starting point for a beautiful 6 km hike through the amazing bamboo forest and mountain behind. Easily accessible from Mitaki Station
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Louise Nelstrop
December 22, 2023
Hiking
Amazing Temple complex. Got the train back. just 2 stops from the centre
Doneofficial
October 31, 2025
Hiking
The Mitaki-dera Temple, meaning "Three Waterfalls Temple," is a serene and historically significant Shingon Buddhist site founded in 809 A.D. Known for its tranquil, heavily forested location and three beautiful waterfalls (whose water is traditionally used in the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony), the temple is a crucial spiritual retreat. Its two-story, crimson Tahōtō Pagoda was relocated here in 1951 specifically to console the souls of the atomic bomb victims, cementing its role as a quiet memorial and a symbol of peace and natural beauty amidst Hiroshima's mountains.
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4.04km
01:32
280m
280m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 120 m
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