Sogenji
📍 Gifu, Takayama · Tenshoiji-cho 39, Takayama, 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, having perfected the way of Sogen, serves as a spiritual teacher to ascetics. The teaching of finding the original essence within the depths of the profound opens the eyes of those who visit this place. In the Tenshoiji district of Takayama, the light of Buddhist dharma burns eternally without ceasing. Though the path to enlightenment is steep, this temple's power surely supports the feet of those who advance.
Benefits
ascetic achievementenlightenmentwish fulfillment