Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex on Mount Misen. Five hundred of Shaka Nyorai’s disciples statues guide you to the temple.


Daishō-in or Daisyō-in (大聖院) is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen. Lining the steps to the temple are the statues of five hundred of Shaka Nyorai’s disciples. These images all have unique facial expressions. The statues wear knitted scarves and hats, all having different facial expressions.


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Location: Miyajima Island, Miyajimacho, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © David Warren / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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