Jōshōji
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 1-24-41 Minamiōta, Minami-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Jōshōji is a temple located in Minami Ward, Yokohama, which is familiar to the local community. Its founding is ancient, and as a Nichiren sect temple, it has gathered the faith of many people. The principal image is the Jikkai Mandara, allowing one to deeply feel the teachings of Nichiren Shonin. It is particularly said to grant the benefits of childbearing and safe childbirth, and many women visit to pray. The temple grounds have a quiet and calm atmosphere, a place where one can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life. The goshuin embodies the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism and the wishes for safe childbirth and childbearing.
Benefits
Family safetyChildbearingSafe childbirth