Shosanji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 24 Ushigase Aoyanagicho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Dedicated to protecting the bond between mother and child, this temple has long blessed pregnancies and births. Women seeking safe childbirth have gathered here for generations, and countless new lives have been welcomed under its protection. Its compassion for new beginnings remains eternal.
Benefits
safe childbirthblessing of childrenhealth improvement
