Souou-in

📍 Gifu, Takayama City · 149 Sakura-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Souou-in's name means that causes bear their appropriate fruits. This temple is a place where visitors observe their own karmic returns. Here, the law of causation works with particular clarity—good deeds bear good fruit, mistakes naturally correct themselves. I have watched many understand karma through direct experience. This quiet practice in the Takayama mountains offers life's greatest lessons.

Benefits

causal connectionkarmic returnachievement of enlightenment

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