Shokoji
📍 Hiroshima, Hiroshima · 29-1 Yamane-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
📿 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
A temple where Buddhist light illuminates the path of practitioners. For centuries, monks have gathered here for rigorous spiritual discipline. The principal image radiates wisdom like an eternal flame guiding the lost. Nestled in Hiroshima's mountains, this temple has become a beacon of enlightenment. The accumulated prayers of countless pilgrims have strengthened its spiritual essence, creating a sanctuary of profound truth and tranquility.
Benefits
Spiritual disciplineMental clarityWisdom development