Daikakuji Temple

📍 Shiga, Higashiomi · Daikakuji-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga

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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

Daikakuji Temple carries the name of great awakening, where seekers of truth have long pursued the path of enlightenment. This temple stands as a sanctuary within the landscape of Higashiomi, serving as a meditation hall where the deepest teachings of Zen Buddhism are preserved and practiced. Through centuries of devoted practice, countless monks have found clarity and spiritual insight within these walls, continuing a legacy of contemplative wisdom.