Jōshō-in
📍 Kanagawa, Atsugi · 1276 Tanazawa, Atsugi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple is Jōshō-in, located in Tanazawa, Atsugi City. As a temple of the Nichiren sect, it has long gathered the faith of the local people. It is believed to offer benefits for exorcism, good fortune, and academic achievement, attracting many worshippers. It is suitable for offering prayers with a peaceful mind while listening to the sounds of nature in the quiet precincts. It is a place where one can feel the gentle passage of time.
Benefits
ExorcismGood FortuneAcademic Achievement
