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

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

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

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