Mizuko Kuyo

Private Memorial Service

Learn about myousenzi Temple’s private Mizuko Kuyo service, what to bring, the service flow, the memorial offering, and payment options.

Same-day services may be available

Depending on the temple schedule, we may be able to conduct a memorial service on the same day. We may ask you to adjust the time, so please call us before visiting.

Myousenzi Temple reservations: +81-86-282-0001

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What is Mizuko Kuyo?

Mizuko Kuyo is a Buddhist memorial service in which a small life that was unable to be born into this world is entrusted to the compassionate care of Mizuko Jibo Kannon, while prayers are offered for the child’s peace and repose. It is also a precious time of prayer that gently eases feelings of grief and regret and wishes for the child’s spirit to rest peacefully.

At Myousenzi Temple, prayers and a memorial service are conducted before the Mizuko Kannon statue so that the child’s spirit may be surrounded by peace and light.

Please arrange Mizuko Kuyo for the child who was unable to be born and also for yourself.

We remain close to the feelings of each family and sincerely conduct the memorial service, helping guide you toward peace of mind.

Please feel at ease when visiting us.

Service details and items you will receive

Prayers and a memorial service are conducted before the Mizuko Kannon statue. The service takes approximately 30 minutes.

If you would also like to have ultrasound photographs or a maternity record book memorialized, please bring them with you.
After the service, the temple will keep them and respectfully conduct a ceremonial burning. (Items cannot be returned after they have been entrusted to the temple.)

After the service, you will receive a Myousenzi card-style protective charm and a memorial tablet.

Items you will receive on the day of the Mizuko Kuyo service

*For privacy reasons, you may also leave the memorial tablet in the care of the temple.

How the service works

Make a reservationReserve by telephone or through our website. Advance booking is required.
Prepare your offeringsPlease bring flowers, sweets, milk, and any ultrasound photographs you wish to include.
Memorial serviceThe priest conducts prayers and a memorial service with a memorial tablet in the main hall. The service takes approximately 30 minutes.
After the serviceThe priest offers words of guidance, and you receive the protective charm and memorial tablet.

What to bring

SweetsPlease bring packaged sweets that a child might enjoy. Please avoid fresh or perishable food.
MilkYou may bring milk as an offering for your child.
FlowersWhite or softly colored flowers are suitable. Flowers with thorns or heavy pollen are not recommended.
Ultrasound photographsIf you would like them included in the memorial, bring them on the day. They will be respectfully burned and cannot be returned.

What to wear

There is no strict dress code. Formal mourning clothes are not required, but calm colors or a simple suit are recommended. Please avoid very bright makeup or large accessories.

Memorial offering and payment

The memorial offering is 10,000 JPY.

For an in-person service, you may pay in cash in a ceremonial envelope, by credit card in advance, or by PayPay at the temple. Credit-card payment instructions will be emailed after your reservation is confirmed.

Religious background

Myousenzi Temple welcomes memorial requests regardless of your Buddhist school, denomination, or religious background.

Cancellation policy

We begin preparing the memorial tablet and prayers before the scheduled service. If you need to cancel, please contact us by telephone or email at least one week in advance.

Cancellations within one week, or failure to attend on the day, may be charged in full.

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