Sado Kokubunji
📍 Niigata, Sado · Kokubunji 113, Sado, Niigata
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
Founded by imperial decree in the Nara period, Sado Kokubunji stands as witness to thirteen centuries of history. Through changing eras and governance, it preserves Buddhist teachings with unwavering light. As guardian of spiritual continuity and cultural heritage, it remains a beacon of hope for generations to come.
Benefits
national prosperityBuddhist preservationhistorical witness