Taiounji
📍 Gunma, Takasaki · 81 Kuzo-machi, Takasaki, Gunma
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Taiounji, enshrined in Takasaki's Kuzo district, symbolizes the vast and compassionate heart like great clouds. As clouds bring nourishing waters from heaven, blessing all the earth, this temple brings gentle blessings to the hearts of pilgrims. Since ancient times, countless seekers have gathered within these halls, continuously praying for complete spiritual and physical blessing.
Benefits
Vast cloud-like compassionHeart's expansionComplete blessing
