Kongochōji Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Hiratsuka · 3152 Okazaki, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Kongochōji, as its name suggests, is a temple said to bestow protection as solid as a diamond. Since ancient times, the people of this land have visited this temple to protect themselves from disasters and pray for family safety. A powerful statue of Fudo Myoo is enshrined as the principal image, and its dignified appearance dispels the confusion in visitors' hearts and gives them strong willpower. If you seek the strength to face difficulties, you should visit Kongochōji.
Benefits
ExorcismFamily SafetyFulfillment of Wishes