Touyaji
📍 Hokkaido, Toyako Town · 23 Touya, Toyako Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Featured in ancient legends of Lake Touya, this temple stands where the fire mountain meets heaven's sacred waters. The mysterious harmony of fire and water creates spiritual power beyond measure. Those who visit are purified by the earth's warmth and the strength of sincere prayer. This temple witnesses miracles where opposing forces achieve perfect unity.
Benefits
volcano protectiondeliverance from calamityhot spring virtue
