Bitchu Kokubunji
📍 Okayama, Sōja · 1046 Kaminobayashi, Sōja City, Okayama Prefecture
📿 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
Built in ancient times to protect Bitchu Province, this temple embodies Buddhist law and national protection. The seven-story pagoda stands as witness to centuries of unified prayer. The blessings of the Buddhas here ensure both national peace and spiritual tranquility for all people. More than a thousand years have passed, yet the light does not diminish. This temple remains radiant with the unified aspiration for Buddhist protection and national prosperity.
Benefits
Buddhist protectionnational peacespiritual tranquility