Daikoku-zen-ji
📍 Saga, Saga Prefecture · 3628 Sonobe, Kiyama-cho, Miyaki District
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
Daikoku-zen-ji is an ancient temple said to have been founded by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Situated at the foot of Keiyama, this temple is particularly renowned for its autumn foliage and is also called the 'Arashiyama of Kyushu.' Beautiful gardens spread throughout the grounds, displaying the changing beauty of the seasons—cherry blossoms in spring and crimson leaves in autumn. Within the quiet mountain environment, many visitors come seeking inner peace and healing. It is truly a sacred place of solace where one can find peace.
Benefits
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