Daijuji
📍 Aichi, Okazaki · Daijuji, Okazaki, Aichi
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Hours
9:00–16:30
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
Daijuji stands as a beacon in Okazaki's history, intimately connected to Tokugawa Ieyasu. As a desperate fifteen-year-old boy, Ieyasu found salvation within these walls, regaining clarity beneath the great tree. That moment of redemption reverberates through the centuries, drawing seekers of martial wisdom and fortune. The temple's historical significance glows undiminished, sheltering countless warriors and leaders.
Benefits
martial fortunevictoryTokugawa connection
