Joko-ji
📍 Saitama, Yorii-machi · 605 Oribara, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Joko-ji is a temple that quietly stands in Oribara, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun. For a long time, it has gathered devout faith from local people and is cherished as a place to pray for peace in daily life. Stepping into the precincts, a pleasant silence embraces you. The gentle atmosphere of this temple is likely to soothe the hearts of visitors and heal their daily fatigue. The goshuin contains the warm heart of such Joko-ji.
Benefits
Family SafetyExorcismTraffic Safety