Nichiren Sect Four Patriarchs Honkaku-ji Temple
📍 Aichi, Nagoya · Tokugawa 2-16-16, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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 temple in Nagoya honors the teachings of the Lotus Sutra through the Nichiren tradition. Known as Honkaku-ji, it has maintained the light of the Wonderful Law for centuries. Following the spirit of the four patriarchs, it brings together devoted practitioners who chant the sacred title. The temple welcomes all who seek to deepen their faith and walk toward eternal happiness.
Benefits
propagation of the Wonderful Lawstrengthening of faithprotection of Buddhist teachings