Koden-ji
📍 Saga, Saga Prefecture · Honjo Town, 1112-1 Honjo, Saga City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Koden-ji in Honjo Town, Saga City, has long been cherished as a source of spiritual support for local people. Situated in a quiet setting, this temple is a precious place where one can step away from daily bustle and calm the mind. Rooted in the Honjo area and walking through history with the community, this temple attracts worshippers praying for ancestral veneration and household safety. The serene atmosphere within the grounds purifies the spirit and brings peace to those who visit. It is a temple beloved by the community, warm with affection.
Benefits
Ancestral venerationHousehold safetyMental and physical peaceProtection from calamityWish fulfillmentRegional peace