Sekizen-bo
📍 Yamanashi, Minobu · 3989 Minobu, Minobu Town, Minami-Yatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture
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
Sekizen-bo monastery stands as a beacon of the Nichiren Buddhist tradition within the sacred Minobu sanctuary. The temple's name—meaning 'Accumulated Goodness Hall'—reflects its core teaching that virtuous actions accumulate merit and spiritual advancement. For centuries, devoted practitioners have meditated and studied within these walls, following the teachings of Saint Nichiren. The monastery continues to guide pilgrims toward enlightenment through disciplined practice and compassionate instruction.
Benefits
Karmic meritPractice fulfillmentDharmic connection