Kyukosan Seganji
📍 Shiga, Maibara · Yonehara, Maibara, Shiga
📿 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
Kyukosan Seganji rises quietly in Maibara, housing the compassion of Kannon who heals eye afflictions. For centuries, those suffering from vision loss have sought relief within these walls, entrusting their pain to the merciful hands of the bodhisattva. The loss of sight brings darkness to one's world, making the prayers here profoundly earnest. The temple's blessing illuminates the path forward, restoring not only vision but hope itself.
Benefits
Eye disease recoveryVision restorationWisdom