Tahoto Pagoda

Cultural Property
This two-tier, National Important Cultural Propert-designated pagoda stands on a hill on the west side of Itsukushima Shrine. Records state the pagoda was built by the priest Shukan in 1523. The basic shape of the pagoda’s exterior is purely Japanese in style, while the detailing displays Zen-style characteristics; it is also unusual in its construction consisting of a round upper level, square lower level, and square upper and lower roofs. The pagoda is the place where the Sue army first took up position during the Battle of Miyajima; today, the area is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. The pagoda is also lit up at night, and many tourists take photographs of Itsukushima Shrine with this beautiful tower in the background.

Spot details

Address
Hiroshima Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajimacho 1-1 map map Map
Phone
0829442020
Closed
open everyday
Fees
Free (exterior view only)
Parking Lot
Not available
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Note
*Under repair work since 2 Monday, 2020
Estimated stay time
0-30 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • Lovely
    5.0 Reviewed : 2019.05.17
    A lovely stop on your way around. An enchanting little pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms while we were there
  • Beautiful
    5.0 Reviewed : 2019.03.09
    Built in 1523 by the priest Shukan. It is a beautiful pagoda in the Japanese style, square at the bottom and round at the top.
  • Near the Daish-on Temple
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.01.13
    It is interesting how the Shinto and Buddhist buildings are so often right near each other. This was in a bit of a lonely spot which made it quite special.

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