Mirokuj
📍 Osaka, Shijonawate · 3-6-11 Minamino, Shijonawate, 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
Awaiting the descent of Maitreya Bodhisattva in the Minamino district, Mirokuj Temple preserves the hope that in the distant future, Maitreya will appear to rescue all beings. Devout pilgrims have gathered here for centuries, holding faith in this promised future salvation. Even amid present suffering, visitors find their hearts filled with light through belief in the coming age of peace. The temple's prayers continue unbroken, yearning for the day when Maitreya's radiance will illuminate all darkness and bring the ultimate salvation to the world.
Benefits
Maitreya descentfuture realizationhopeful radiance