Housennji
📍 Nagano, Matsumoto · 2946 Uchida, Matsumoto, Nagano
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
Rooted in Matsumoto's Uchida, this temple serves as a dharma boat, helping pilgrims cross the sea of life's suffering. The prayers emanating from this temple have saved countless lives, which I have witnessed.
Benefits
boat protectionlife rescuesafe passage