Raifuku-ji
📍 Gifu, Shimizu · Ibigawa Town, Ibi District
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Standing on the banks of the clear waters of the Ibigawa River, Raifuku-ji is an ancient temple nestled quietly in the mountains. As the place name Shimizu (clear water) suggests, in this land blessed with pristine waters, it has long served as a spiritual support for the people. Enveloped in the silence of the mountains, it brings peace and a sense of purification to visitors, truly a sacred place where the heart is cleansed. The grounds, united with nature, cause visitors to forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Benefits
Fulfillment of wishes and aspirationsRecovery from illnessMental stability and peacePurification and cleansingNatural healingInner growth and development
