Dainichi Temple
📍 Gifu, Gifu · 4-10 Nishikawate, Gifu City, Gifu
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
This venerable temple by Gifu's riverside serves as a beacon of the Dainichi Buddha's compassionate light. Through centuries of spiritual practice, countless monks have found enlightenment within these sacred walls. The temple's serene interior offers refuge from worldly turmoil, inviting visitors to purify their hearts through meditation and prayer. The continuous chanting and devotion have woven an atmosphere of profound spiritual presence that endures to this day.
Benefits
Protection from misfortuneGood fortunePhysical wellness