Honsekiji
📍 Chiba, Isomi · 504 Gyokawa, Isomi City, Chiba
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 stands peacefully in Gyokawa, honored by lords and commoners alike for centuries. Enshrining the Amitabha Buddha, it has become a sanctuary for spiritual practice and contemplation. Pilgrims seek its blessings for health, prosperity, and enlightenment through generations of devotion.
Benefits
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