Henshouji

📍 Ibaraki, Koga · 870 Yanigai, Koga, Ibaraki

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

This ancient temple in Yanigai radiates the light of Vairocana Buddha throughout its sacred grounds. Its illumination dispels the confusion of pilgrims and awakens their wisdom. As guardian of esoteric Buddhist teachings, it has continuously enlightened the hearts of the faithful since time immemorial.