Nagatani-san Kannon-in Temple
📍 Ishikawa, Kanazawa · 3-4-2 Kannon-machi, Kanazawa
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
Before the image of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, countless sufferers have found compassion and healing. This temple bearing her name radiates the gentle loving-kindness that defines her divine purpose. The goddess's maternal gaze encompasses all beings, regardless of their station or suffering. Her intercession has transformed despair into hope, pain into peace. The eternal chanting of Kannon's sacred name continues to echo through these halls, blessing all who enter.
Benefits
Kannon's protectionCompassionate heartSalvation prayer