Shogakuin
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 308 Nara-machi, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Shogakuin, quietly nestled in the verdant Aoba Ward of Yokohama, has long been known as a temple that enshrines the god of learning. Many students and exam candidates visit to pray for academic success and passing exams. The temple's trees display beautiful scenery throughout the seasons, offering peace to visitors. The goshuin bears characters that express prayers for the blessings of the god of learning, encouraging those who receive it to strive harder. At this temple, one can calm their mind and receive the strength to pursue their goals.
Benefits
Academic successPrayers for passing examsPhysical and mental well-being