Kawamichi Kannon Senjuin Temple
📍 Shiga, Nagahama · 452 Kawamichi-cho, Nagahama, Shiga
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
An ancient temple in Nagahama, housing the revered image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. Countless women seeking motherhood have come to receive the boundless compassion of this merciful deity. The temple embodies Kannon's sacred vow to relieve the suffering of all beings through her thousand hands of compassion.
Benefits
Kannon's compassionSafe childbirthFertility blessing