Jōjuin
📍 Tochigi, Tochigi · 156 Mitani, Iwafunecho, Tochigi, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Jōjuin's name speaks of accomplishment—bringing to completion what must be done. In Tochigi's Iwafunecho, it has long watched over practitioners' path to achievement. When one applies sincere effort, accomplishment arrives in time.
Benefits
Blessing of achievementRealization of dreamsCompletion of practice