Houkaiiji

📍 Hokkaido, Tottori · 114 Shinakacho, Tottori-cho, Tottori-gun, Hokkaido 048-1112

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Houkaiiji in Tottori is a temple that teaches the truth of the dharma realm. It teaches the importance of awakening to the dharma realm in which all existence is connected and cultivating infinite compassion. Though situated in a fishing town, it is a sacred place that continually questions the essence of human life.