Hongenji

📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 1275 Kubotamachi, Ashikaga, Tochigi

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About

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

History

Byakko

Hongenji in Ashikaga's Kubotamachi serves as a spiritual anchor for those seeking their true origin. What people ultimately seek is return to the source. Hearts longing to recover what was lost gather here. Ancient wisdom lives anew in this place.

Benefits

Return to originFundamental wisdomReturn to source

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