Ganseiji
📍 Tochigi, Sano · 15-5 Hachikoki-cho, Sano, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Ganseiji is renowned as a place where wishes are fulfilled, true to its name. This temple in Hachikoki-cho receives sincere prayers and conveys pilgrims' heartfelt wishes before the Buddha. Throughout tradition's long history, countless wishes have been granted here.
Benefits
Wish fulfillmentDream realization