Sojiji
📍 Hyogo, Toyooka · 1734 Miyauchi, Izushi-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo
📿 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
Rooted in the ancient town of Izushi, this Soto Zen training hall has continuously refined the hearts of practitioners for centuries. The white fox has witnessed young monks confronting themselves amid strict discipline, walking the path to enlightenment. Through silence and meditation, attachment dissolves and true mind opens. Many enlightened ones have emerged from this place into the world.
Benefits
Zen masterySelf-disciplinePath to enlightenment