Seidoji
📍 Shizuoka, Yaizu · 460 Isshiki, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0046
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
Seidoji carries a name that honors the Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, a sacred connection to original Buddhist teachings. In the town of Yaizu, this temple has served as a meditation hall where many seekers have opened their spiritual eyes to deeper truths. The silence of the main hall is profound, touching something ancient and wise within each visitor's heart. As a center for zazen practice, the temple has witnessed countless moments of sudden insight and realization. Those lost in the maze of worldly life find here a connection to fundamental wisdom that illuminates the true path forward.
Benefits
Path to enlightenmentSpiritual insightFundamental wisdom