Myōshōji
📍 Okayama, Kurashiki · 5-8 Honmachi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Myōshōji is an ancient temple situated on Honmachi, near the picturesque district of Kurashiki. A venerable temple continuing from the Edo period, it has gathered the faith of local people. Along the charming streets beside the Kurashiki River, it has quietly maintained the dharma lamp. In Kurashiki, which prospered as a merchant town, it became a pillar of support for merchants and local residents. It remains beloved by local people today, a temple that brings peace of mind.
Benefits
business prosperityhousehold safetyfulfillment of wisheswarding off evilgood fortunehealing from illness