Taisan-ji
📍 Hyogo, Hyogo Prefecture · Kobe, Nishi-ku
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
Taisan-ji, nestled in the mountains of Kobe's Nishi ward, is an ancient temple said to have been founded in the Nara period. In this place where reverence for the mountain deity took root, it has long provided spiritual solace to many. Surrounded by the changing seasons within its sacred grounds, it serves as a true sanctuary for purifying the heart. The teachings of gratitude for the mountain's blessings and harmony with nature continue to be passed down. Prayer offered in the silence here will surely lighten one's spirit.
Benefits
fulfillment of wisheshealing from illnessfamily safetyharmony with naturehealth of body and mindwarding off evil