Kojozen-ji
📍 Hiroshima, Setoda-cho Setoda 57 · Onomichi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Kojozen-ji is an ancient temple situated in Setoda with views overlooking the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Once, many monks practiced their ascetic disciplines here, serving as spiritual support for the sailors navigating these waters. Pilgrims came in great numbers to pray for the safe passage of vessels traveling the shipping routes connecting the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The temple's grounds offer beautiful ocean vistas that purify the heart, and as a renowned temple of Setoda blending island culture with Buddhist tradition, it enjoys deep affection from the community.
Benefits
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