Honyoji Temple
📍 Toyama, Takaoka · 3 Katahara-cho, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
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
Honyoji Temple standing in Katahara-cho, Takaoka, shining with the light of its principal Buddha as its name suggests. Gathering the faith of people harboring wishes for the Pure Land, it has accumulated many centuries. Within its temple grounds where the nembutsu chant resounds, it purifies visitors' hearts and points the way to paradise—such aspiration fills this place.
Benefits
Principal Buddha's ProtectionNembutsu FulfillmentRebirth in Paradise
