Genkō-ji Temple
📍 Hyogo, Kobe · 1-1-6 Sumadera-cho, Suma Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
📿 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
Known as Sumadera, Genkō-ji Temple shines with the radiant compassion of Kannon Bodhisattva. For centuries, pilgrims have climbed its steps seeking solace and spiritual healing. The temple's presence overlooks the sea, a beacon of hope for the suffering and lost. Within its sacred halls, the boundless mercy of the Goddess of Compassion embraces all who seek her blessing with sincere hearts.
Benefits
calamity preventionvirtue and fortuneKannon blessing
