Butsugenin
📍 Gifu, Kakamigahara · Maedo Higashi-cho 1975-1, Kakamigahara City, Gifu 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
Butsugenin, illuminated by Buddha's compassionate gaze, guides pilgrims toward wisdom. The light of this temple pierces through confusion and delusion, awakening hearts to enlightenment. In Kakamigahara, the Buddha's eye remains ever open, blessing all seekers with clarity and mercy.
Benefits
Buddha's wisdomcompassionenlightenment