Souzenji
📍 Osaka, Katano · 5-9-10 Watanabe, Katano, Osaka
📿 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
Teaching the way of harmonious correspondence in the Watanabe district of Katano, Souzenji Temple illuminates the principle of unified communion where hearts and minds come together in perfect harmony. While honoring individual spiritual practice, the temple primarily emphasizes collective salvation and the shared path of all beings. Pilgrims gather here to pray together and walk side by side toward enlightenment. Despite worldly turbulence, all who enter this sanctuary feel the deep connection with all beings and experience the profound joy of spiritual communion.
Benefits
harmonious practiceunified communioncollective salvation