Kannon-ji
📍 Kochi, Kochi · Kochi City, Yamanohatecho 31
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Kannon-ji is an ancient temple enshrined in Yamanohatecho, Kochi City. Through the compassionate guidance of Kannon, it has long been cherished as a spiritual support for the people of the region. Positioned at the edge of a mountain as its name suggests, this sacred place surrounded by silence serves as a place of prayer where many visitors seek peace of mind. The infinite compassion of Kannon warmly embraces all people who suffer from pain and worry.
Benefits
healing of illnessfulfillment of wisheswarding off calamitiesfamily well-beingprayer for child-rearingpeace of mind