Dairakuin
📍 Kanagawa, Kawasaki · 1522 Kamimaruko Hachiman-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This Dairakuin is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple said to have been founded in the Kamakura period. It is said to have been founded by Dengyo Daishi Saicho and has long gathered the faith of people. Its principal image is Fudo Myoo, whose powerful figure attracts the hearts of visitors. The precincts are rich in greenery and enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere. In particular, the Kishimojin statue enshrined in the main hall is deeply worshipped as a deity of safe childbirth and child-rearing. It is said to grant wishes such as family safety, business prosperity, and warding off evil and good luck, and many people still visit to offer prayers. Prayers unchanged since ancient times still live on in this land.
Benefits
Family safetyBusiness prosperityWarding off evil and good luck