Hongeniji
📍 Okayama, Tsuyama · 1373 Odanaka, Tsuyama City, Okayama
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
Hongeniji echoes with the sacred recitation of Amitabha Buddha's name across generations. As a place of devotion steeped in Pure Land Buddhism, the voices of countless believers have filled these halls with their faithful chanting. Here in the embrace of Tsuyama's mountains, all who come find their hearts cleansed and purified by compassion's eternal light.
Benefits
Pure Land rebirthBuddha recitationInner peace