Honен-ji

📍 Hiroshima, Kumano · 25-2 Kanada, Kumano-cho, Aki District

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

10:00–16:00

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

Honеn-ji nestles in Kumano's remote mountains, harboring Amida's original vow. Through countless ages, the power of Nembutsu practice has shone unwavering from this sacred place. It guides visitors to accumulate merit and ultimately attain the path to paradise eternal.

Benefits

Amida's protectionAccumulation of meritParadise rebirth

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