Wakou-in

📍 Ibaraki, Mito · 415 Tajima, Uchihara-machi, Mito, Ibaraki

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MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Wakou-in, which enshrines the bleeding Fudo Myoo in the Tajima region, is known as an ancient place of ascetic practice. There is a belief that the fierce flames of Fudo Myoo burn away all evil connections. When I visited, the solemn atmosphere caused my spirit to tighten. The sight of practitioners pursuing their discipline remains unchanged through a thousand years, continuing to bring purifying flames to all who seek it.