Butsugan-ji Yokohama Honzan
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 1-14-10 Okubo, Konan-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This Butsugan-ji is a relatively new temple located in Konan-ku, Yokohama. The principal image is Amida Nyorai, and it conducts memorial services and ceremonies tailored to modern needs. The temple grounds are bright and clean, providing a sense of peace to visitors. Many people visit to pray for ancestor memorial services and family safety. It is supported by many people as a spiritual refuge in modern society.
Benefits
Memorial serviceAncestor memorial serviceFamily safety