12:00: Meet at Rokkaku Tea House
12:15: Walk around the 500 Disciples of Buddha
12:25: Visit Kannon Hall
12:35: Visit the “kaidan” ordination platform to experience rebirth
12:50: Meditation at Maniden, a moment of calm
13:10: Visit Henjokutsu
13:30: View the raked gravel garden at the teahouse
13:50: Talk with a local guide
14:00: End
Located on Miyashima, the Hiroshima Prefecture island known for the World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine, is Daisho-in, the oldest temple on the island. It is said to be one of Japan's three best temples to pray for good luck, family safety, success in exams and warding off evil.
Henjokutsu, which means "cave of light," is a grotto directly below the Daishi Hall. Sand taken from Shikoku’s 88 sacred sites is buried in front of the principle statue. It is said that treading on the sand is equal to visiting each of the sacred sites. The ceiling is covered with hundreds of copper lanterns that create a mystical atmosphere.