Risai-an
📍 Niigata, Sado · 340 Tsubaki, Sado, Niigata
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
Hidden in the tranquil hills of Sado, this small hermitage represents the spiritual essence of Buddhist practice. The serene surroundings encourage visitors to shed worldly concerns and seek inner enlightenment. Over the centuries, monks have found refuge here, dedicating themselves to meditation and the pursuit of spiritual truth. The hermitage remains a place of quiet contemplation where seekers find solace and spiritual renewal.
Benefits
Evil preventionWish fulfillmentComplete good fortune