Goshoji
📍 Kagawa, Utazu · 1435 Utazu
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
7:00–17:00
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
Goshoji is known as the 78th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and is an ancient temple. Ippen Shonin, the founder of the Jishu sect, stopped here during his pilgrimage and spread the teachings of nenbutsu. Located on a high plateau overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, it has long been cherished by people praying for maritime safety and travel safety. The beautiful Akashi Kaikyo Bridge can also be seen from the temple grounds, and it continues to be a spiritual support for many pilgrims and visitors in modern times.
Benefits
maritime safetytravel safetytraffic safetyfulfillment of wishesprotection from misfortunegood fortune and prosperity