Saifuku-ji
📍 Kagoshima, Kagoshima · Hirakawa-cho 4850-1, Kagoshima
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Saifuku-ji is an ancient temple deeply rooted in Kagoshima that has long served as a spiritual support for the local people. As its name "Saifuku" suggests, it has a history of pilgrims visiting to seek the highest blessings and to pray for happiness in their daily lives. Within the quiet temple grounds, under the merciful protection of Buddha, the figures of pilgrims seeking peace of mind and worldly benefits never cease to appear. It is a warm-hearted temple that continues to cherish the local faith.
Benefits
household safetyfulfillment of wisheshealing of illnessprotection from misfortunetraffic safetyveneration of ancestors
