Joki-in

📍 Wakayama, Koyasan · 365 Koya-san, Ito-gun, Wakayama

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

True to its name—Joki-in, the temple of constant joy—this place teaches the heart's true nature of unshakeable happiness. Regardless of external storms, those rooted in inner joy remain unmoved. All who visit remember the light they were born with, and in that remembrance, find the true purpose of practice.

Benefits

Path of joyConstant happinessMental stability

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