Daijihiin
📍 Shizuoka, Shizuoka · 1773-1 Ikeda, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 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
This temple has long served as a sanctuary for women seeking protection and blessings related to pregnancy and childbirth. Dedicated to nurturing compassion for all living beings, particularly women and their families, it maintains ancient traditions honoring the miracle of birth. The temple's spiritual practice emphasizes the strength and resilience of motherhood. Generations of women have sought solace and divine intervention here, trusting in the protective grace of the bodhisattvas.
Benefits
safe childbirth prayerchildbirth protectionwomen's guardian