Enkyo-ji Temple
📍 Shiga, Hikone · Nodayama-cho, Hikone City, Shiga 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
Built on the slopes of Nodayama in Hikone, Enkyo-ji Temple has long served as a center of Pure Land Buddhism. In this region where Shinran Shonin's teachings take root, the chanting of nenbutsu echoes eternally, bringing the light of salvation to all hearts. Through the ages, this temple remains the spiritual haven and guiding light for countless devotees.
Benefits
Pure Land faithnenbutsu practicesalvation
