Gokuraku Temple
📍 Yamaguchi, Hofu · Iwabatake, Hofu, Yamaguchi
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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
Gokuraku Temple embodies the Pure Land Buddhist vision of ultimate salvation and celestial rebirth. Located in Hofu's Iwabatake district, this sanctuary channels Amida Buddha's infinite compassion toward all sentient beings. The temple serves as a transition point between the world of suffering and the realm of enlightenment. Pilgrims find within these sacred walls assurance of divine grace and redemptive transformation.
Benefits
paradise birthAmida blessingPure Land faith