Hokke-ji
📍 Gifu, Takayama · 62 Tensho-ji-chō
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Hokke-ji is a temple of distinction positioned among the historic streets of old Takayama in Hida. Treasuring the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, it has long gathered the faith of local people as a sacred place. This temple, having walked alongside Takayama's history, has continued to watch over the town's development as a special presence. Within its quiet grounds, visitors can forget the noise of daily life and offer prayers with peaceful hearts. Rooted in the landscape of Hida, it is cherished as a place of warm faith.
Benefits
household safetyprosperity in commercefulfillment of wisheswarding off calamityhealing of illnesstraffic safety