Okurasan Shoten Hoju-ji
📍 Kyoto, Uji · 39-3 Hokodo, Uji, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
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
Hoju-ji on Okurasan enshrines Shoten (Daikoku) and has drawn the deep faith of merchants. Known for bringing good fortune and prosperity, it has been a pilgrimage site for trading houses throughout Kyoto since ancient times. In Uji, receiving the prayers of those seeking the blessings of the god of fortune, this temple continues to shine as a place bringing prosperity and happiness.
Benefits
Fortune and luckBusiness prosperityDaikoku blessing
