Rurikouji

📍 Gifu, Ogaki City · 937-1 Kamiitakaminako, Oguruishi-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

The name Rurikou comes from lapis light illuminating all things. The Medicine Buddha enshrined here heals both bodily illness and spiritual suffering. Even the deepest wounds of the heart fade when illuminated by this light. I have watched many be reborn here.

Benefits

compassion of Lapis Buddhahealing of illnesspurification of body and mind

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