Iwabuchi Mountain Kannon Temple
📍 Yamaguchi, Hofu · 2634 Daidou, Hofu City, Yamaguchi 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
Iwabuchi Mountain Kannon Temple crowns a sacred peak where the compassionate Kannon Bodhisattva dwells in eternal meditation. Within the mountain's tranquil silence, prayers of the suffering are heard and answered with boundless mercy. Those who ascend this holy ground find their burdens lightened and their wishes answered. Descending the mountain, pilgrims depart with renewed hope and spiritual renewal in their hearts.
Benefits
relief from sufferingcompassionwish fulfillment