Naritasan Takasaki-bun'in Kōtoku-ji
📍 Gunma, Takasaki-shi · 23 Narita-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple, Naritasan Takasaki-bun'in Kōtoku-ji, is a magnificent temple with spacious grounds. It is said to bring blessings of exorcism and family safety, and many people visit to ward off misfortune and pray for the peace of their families. The main hall is solemn and inspires awe in visitors. It is a place where one can offer prayers with a peaceful heart in a quiet and calm atmosphere. This temple serves as a spiritual refuge for the local people.
Benefits
ExorcismFamily safety