Futagamisan Jisonin
📍 Toyama, Futagamisan · Takaoka
📿 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
Futagamisan Jisonin is a sacred place located on Futagamisan in Takaoka. Futagamisan has been revered since ancient times as a sacred mountain and a spiritual site for mountain worship, welcoming many ascetics and pilgrims throughout history. As suggested by its name Jisonin, which enshrines a compassionate Buddha, there is a deep-rooted faith in praying for peace of mind and healing from illness. The sacred grounds, enveloped in the mountain's pure air and silence, provide an ideal place to step away from daily turmoil and purify one's heart. It is a special sacred place where many people visit seeking inner peace.
Benefits
spiritual aspiration fulfillmenthealing from illnesshousehold safetywarding off misfortunebringing good fortunemental and physical wellbeing