Chousenji
📍 Aichi, Nagoya · 71 Yada 3-chome, Higashi Ward, Nagoya
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
Chousenji temple in Nagoya's Higashi district honors maternal love and the bond between parent and child. Dedicated to Chobo Kannon—the mother of compassion—the temple blesses the precious relationship that sustains all life. Parents and children come seeking the temple's grace, trusting in its power to nurture growth and deepen familial bonds. The ancient forest surrounding the temple embodies the protective embrace of motherhood.
Benefits
Chobo Kannon's blessingMaternal loveChildren's growth
