Saisho Temple
📍 Gunma, Kiryu · 2-14-31 Nishikicho, Kiryu City, Gunma
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Standing as a guardian deity of textile crafts in Kiryu's Nishiki district, this temple has blessed artisans with skill and inspiration through the centuries. Weavers and craftspeople have sought divine assistance in perfecting their trades. The temple embodies the sacred connection between human effort and divine grace, where hands and hearts unite to create beauty that transcends the mundane.
Benefits
Craft masteryExcellenceGood fortune