Hoenji Amida Hall
📍 Shiga, Nagahama · 282 Hoenji, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga 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
The Amida Hall at Hoenji in Takatsuki enshrines Amitabha Buddha and has long brought the light of absolute salvation to countless pilgrims. Amitabha's original vow encompasses boundless compassion to save all sentient beings, and those illuminated by his light attain perfect peace of mind. Transcending all temporal changes, this hall remains a place where all beings are equally embraced by the Buddha's eternal light.
Benefits
Amitabha blessingPure Land rebirthabsolute salvation