Genshiji

📍 Chiba, Ichikawa · Ichikawa, Chiba

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

This ancient temple quietly stands in Gyotoku, Ichikawa, known as Saikosan. Genshiji has steadfastly preserved the ancient lineage of Pure Land Buddhism. Amid the temple town's quiet streets, silence and light harmonize, bringing profound peace and pure illumination to all who visit.