Choken Jinja

📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 871 Ichisawa-cho, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

This temple is Choken-ji, which quietly stands in the verdant area of Asahi-ku, Yokohama. The name Choken-ji seems to wish for a broad mind that can see far. Surrounded by trees, the precincts are filled with fresh air, offering a pleasant space to visitors. It is said to have benefits essential for daily life, such as family safety, good health, and traffic safety, and has gathered the sincere faith of local people. Being in the silence, one feels as if their heart is being cleansed. It is a temple that supports people's peace of mind, in harmony with nature.

Benefits

Family safetyGood healthTraffic safety

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