Hōei-ji
📍 Kanagawa, Kawasaki · 2-1-19 Tonoma, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple is a sacred sanctuary, enveloped in tranquility, retaining the charm of good old days. Its founding is ancient, and it has a history of gathering faith from the local people. A pure atmosphere flows within the precincts, calming the hearts of visitors. Hōei-ji is not just a temple, but a vital presence that has walked with the community since ancient times as a spiritual anchor for people. Its history has likely woven many stories with the passage of time. When I visited, I was deeply impressed by its serenity and sanctity.
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