Gokurakuji Temple
📍 Hyogo, Kobe · 1642 Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
📿 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
A sacred temple standing guardian over the Arima hot springs, this ancient monastery holds a special place in the hearts of countless pilgrims. Its name speaks to the Buddhist Pure Land paradise, and indeed, its atmosphere seems to transcend the mundane world. Generations have found healing here—some through the waters' warmth, others through spiritual solace. A thousand years of suffering transformed into enlightenment.
Benefits
rebirth in paradisehealingwish fulfillment