Zenkou-ji
📍 Aichi, Nagoya · 3-15-11 Kaohiyo, Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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
Connected spiritually to the historic Zenkou-ji in Nagano, this Nagoya shrine honors Amida Buddha's universal compassion. Within its sacred halls, all distinctions dissolve—rich and poor, young and old, healthy and infirm—all stand equally before the boundless mercy of the Buddha. The temple functions as a gateway to the Pure Land, offering redemption to those burdened by suffering and mortality, transforming ordinary ground into a paradise accessible to sincere hearts.
Benefits
LongevityHealingAmida's blessing