Shinko Jinja

📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 3-1-1 Kami-Ooka-higashi, Konan-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

📿 Goshuin Info

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

What I shall introduce is Shinko-ji Temple, located in Konan-ku, Yokohama. This temple, as a Nichiren sect temple, has gathered the faith of local people. The name Shinko-ji seems to represent the teaching of seeking true light. The precincts have a pure and calm atmosphere, providing solace to visitors. It is said to have benefits that align with people's wishes, such as good luck and warding off evil, personal safety, and family safety, attracting many worshipers. Based on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, it is a shrine with a rich history that wishes for the happiness of people.

Benefits

Good luck and warding off evilPersonal safetyFamily safety

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