Tsukiwa Temple
📍 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi · Tokuchikamimura, Yamaguchimu, Yamaguchi
📿 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
Tsukiwa Temple nestles in the forested mountains of Tokuchikamimura, where the moon's reflection symbolizes enlightened consciousness. This sanctuary honors Kannon Bosatsu, whose infinite compassion extends to all sentient beings. The temple's isolation among nature facilitates deep spiritual practice and inner transformation. Pilgrims find within this sacred mountain refuge a portal to transcendent understanding.
Benefits
purificationcompassionKannon blessing