Insetsuji Temple
📍 Yamaguchi, Shimonoseki · 11-9 Nakanomachi, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi 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
The Insetsuji Temple in Shimonoseki extends compassionate hands to the suffering, leading them toward salvation in the Pure Land. Its name embodies the essence of its mission—to welcome and guide all who seek refuge. Countless prayers resound within its halls, lifting even the most despairing toward hope. Before this temple, no soul walks alone in darkness or despair.
Benefits
peaceful rebirthPure Land faithspiritual salvation