| has gloss | eng: History *Daishō-in was founded by Kūkai in the year 806, the 1st year of the Daidō era. :Kūkai was the one of the most famous monks in Japan and the founder of Shingon Buddhism. :So, it's the head temple of one of the denominations of Shingon Buddhism and the oldest temple in Itsukushima. *An Imperial order by Emperor Toba, it was the place to pray for the peace and security of the nation. *Emperor Meiji was staied on July 31, 1885 for his visit to Itsukushima Shrine. *Repair work for the trail to Mt.Misen was finished in 1905. :It was done by the donation of Itō Hirobumi. *Heavy damage by 19th typhoon on September 27, 1991. *Held a memorial service to congratulate the restoration of the damage on October 10, 1998. *The 14th Dalai Lama has visit Itsukushima to celebrate the 1200th-year of Daishō-in from 3rd to 8th of November in 2006. There are also many buildings, gates of the temple and many statues of Kannon, Jūichimen Kannon, Acala and Seven Lucky Gods on and around Mt.Misen. |
