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📍 Chiba, Minamiboso · 146 Kotohodo, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso-shi, Chiba
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple has been gathering the faith of local people since ancient times as a Kannon of easy childbirth and child-rearing. I have memories of being enveloped by the warm atmosphere of this temple when I was a child. Although its founding is unknown, many women have visited to pray for easy childbirth throughout its long history. It is particularly said to have benefits for child-rearing, attracting many mothers. The Kannon statue standing in the quiet precincts soothes the hearts of visitors.
Benefits
Easy childbirthChild-rearingGood luck