The real charm of Mitaki is in its atmosphere. As you make your way up the moss-covered stone steps, you pass hundreds of Buddhist images and Jizō statues in their bright red caps and bibs- each with its own unique expression. All the temple paths are shady and green and as you get closer to the far reaches of the grounds, the trees become more and more magnificent, as if it were almost enchanted.
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The Three Waterfalls Temple
One of Hiroshima's hidden gems- interesting & serene

By JJ Walsh
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Dragon water (Photo: gethiroshima)

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waterfalls (Photo: gethiroshima)

Momiji - maple leaves (Photo: gethiroshima)

maple leaf in front of temple window (Photo: gethiroshima)

happy little jizo statue (Photo: gethiroshima)

mitaki temple (Photo: gethiroshima)

jizo statues with red bibs (Photo: gethiroshima)

symbol of eternity in Buddhism (Photo: gethiroshima)
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Cathy Cawood
9 years ago
I went here a long time ago, during my first year in Japan. I never forgot it - you are right about the special atmosphere!
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