Otani-ji Jinja
📍 Ibaraki, Chikusei · 632 Otani, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Otani-ji is a temple enshrined in a great valley, warding off evil for people and praying for their health. This land has long been associated with blessings for warding off evil, and many people visit to dispel the misfortunes of their unlucky years. The temple grounds are surrounded by nature and filled with a refreshing atmosphere. Worshippers offer their prayers with sincerity, wishing for daily health and safety. As the name Otani (great valley) suggests, it is rooted in the community as an entity that brings great blessings to people. It is possible that the goshuin holds the power to ward off evil.
Benefits
Ward off EvilFamily SafetyRecovery from Illness