Gyuraiiji
📍 Tochigi, Ohira · 51 Ushiku, Ohira-cho, Tochigi, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
A sacred temple named after the ancient legend of the arrival of cattle, serving as a guardian of the fertile farmlands of Ohira since time immemorial. With deep roots in agricultural tradition, it has continuously blessed livestock and harvests throughout countless generations. The temple remains a beacon of hope for farmers, offering spiritual guidance and divine protection for all aspects of rural life and the bounty of the land.
Benefits
bovine protectionagricultural abundancelivestock safety