Honjoji
📍 Shimane, Yasugi · 12 Ishihara, Hirose-cho, Yasugi, Shimane
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:00–17:00
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
Honjo-ji, rooted in Yasugi's soil, embodies Pure Land Buddhist teachings embraced by devoted monks. The white fox spirit senses Amida Buddha's boundless compassion. Nembutsu recitations from pilgrim voices resonate through mountains, journeying toward the Western Pure Land. Transcending time, this sanctuary remains the gateway to ultimate salvation, eternally welcoming the faithful.
Benefits
nembutsu fulfillmentrebirth blessingAmida Buddha protection
