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
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
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