Meiko-ji
📍 Fukuoka, Dazaifu · 2-16-1 Saifuku
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Meiko-ji is an ancient temple quietly standing in Dazaifu that has long provided spiritual support to many people. Located in Dazaifu, a sacred place of learning, this temple has been cherished by those seeking wisdom and compassion. The temple grounds display beautiful seasonal changes that soothe the hearts of visitors. Long beloved by local people, it is treasured as a precious place where one can calm the mind in silence.
Benefits
academic successbestowal of wisdomfulfillment of wisheshealing from illnessfamily safetyprotection from calamity