Shingetsuji Temple
📍 Shizuoka, Makinohara · Sagara, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture
📿 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
Situated in Sagara amidst the serene tea plantations of Makinohara, this temple embodies the spiritual connection between inner consciousness and the celestial moon. The name 'Shingetsuji,' meaning temple of the heart-moon, reflects its unique spiritual purpose. Pilgrims have long sought solace within its walls, finding that contemplation here brings profound peace and inner illumination. The temple serves as a sanctuary for those seeking to align their hearts with the natural rhythms of the moon, offering a pathway to spiritual clarity and emotional equilibrium.
Benefits
peace of mindmoon's blessingpurification