Kannon-ji
📍 Hiroshima, Hiroshima · 736 Tsubuicho, Saki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
📿 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
Dedicated to the Thousand-Armed Kannon, this ancient temple promises that no suffering escapes divine attention. In Saki-ku, generations have discovered that Kannon's countless hands reach into every life situation. The accumulated prayers create spiritual density where miracles occur naturally. Each pilgrim discovers that throughout their entire journey—birth, struggle, loss, joy—the thousand-armed goddess simultaneously extends compassionate aid.
Benefits
Kannon protectionEvil warding salvationThousand-hand rescue