Asahi Kannon Fukutsu-ji Temple
📍 Fukui, Echizen-cho · Asahi 7-61, Echizen-cho, Nyu-gun, Fukui 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
From the morning sun rises Kannon's warm compassion. This temple embodies the thousand-armed Bodhisattva's infinite mercy, receiving the prayers of women seeking fertility and safe childbirth. Its name speaks of blessing's circulation, a sacred place in Echizen honoring the gift of new life.
Benefits
Kannon BosatsuFertilitySafe childbirth