Saifukuji (Kaiunfudo Son)
📍 Ibaraki, Oarai · 5298 Isohama-cho, Oarai, Ibaraki
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This ancient temple stands on the rocky shores of Oarai, where it has long welcomed devotees drawn by the kami of good fortune and auspicious beginnings. Surrounded by sea breezes and the eternal sound of waves, countless ascetics have refined their spirits in this sacred sanctuary. Pilgrims continue to offer sincere prayers, seeking to draw favorable fortune unto themselves through the blessings of this revered Fudo Myoo.
Benefits
Good fortuneHealth and longevityWarding off evil