Sonenji
📍 Osaka, Katano · Katano, Osaka
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
Established long ago in the Sonnenji district, the temple has served as guardian of local culture and history. Designated as an important cultural property, its historical structures are opened to public viewing during spring and autumn seasons. Despite the passage of centuries, the temple preserves ancient traditions and maintains its role as a custodian of community heritage. Many pilgrims visit to connect with ancestral prayers and honor the continuous spiritual lineage that has endured from remote antiquity to the present day.
Benefits
cultural preservationtemple protectiontradition continuation