Setagaya Kannon
📍 Tokyo, Setagaya Ward · 4-9-4 Shimoba
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
6:00–16:00
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
A sacred place enshrining the compassionate Kannon Bodhisattva. Standing in the Shimoba area of Setagaya, it is a holy site where many visitors come seeking peace of mind. Kannon, as the name 'Kanzeon' suggests, is a Buddha who listens to the suffering voices of all people and extends a helping hand. Even in the busy modern day, visiting here allows one to be enveloped in silence and compassion, experiencing a sense of spiritual purification. The serene atmosphere of the grounds is truly worthy of being called an oasis in the urban landscape.
Benefits
healing from illnessfulfillment of wisheswarding off misfortunehousehold safetytraffic safetyblessing for childrensafe childbirth
Tips
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Access
🕯️ 0 東急田園都市線用賀駅から徒歩約10分です。駅南口を出て、玉川通りを南に進み、左手の路地を入ると世田谷観音に到着します。