Housenin
📍 Gifu, Gifu · Awaninishi 6-662, Gifu, Gifu
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
This ancient temple expounds the teachings of Pure Land Buddhism. Standing in the Awanishi district, this hall is filled with the compassion of Amida Buddha. The voices of visitors chanting Namu Amida Butsu resound toward the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The water of this place is clear and pure, possessing the power to cleanse both body and spirit. Even those who have endured the hardships of this world find peace within these sacred grounds.
Benefits
pure land devotionlong lifegood fortune