Kyōtokuji Jinja
📍 Ibaraki, Hitachi · 3-3-33 Bentencho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple in Bentencho has been believed since ancient times to possess the power to protect people from misfortune. The principal image is said to have saved many people with its compassion. The temple grounds are filled with a pure atmosphere, calming the hearts of visitors. It is truly a place of refuge for those facing unlucky years or wishing for safety. A serene space that conveys the weight of history spreads out.
Benefits
ExorcismTraffic safety