Honmyo-ji
📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 4-13-1 Hanazono, Nishi Ward
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Honmyo-ji is a venerable temple enshrining Kato Kiyomasa. Kiyomasa is known as a great general who built Kumamoto Castle and had deep ties to this land. Many people visit to venerate Kiyomasa's courageous spirit and compassionate heart. Particularly, it gathers the faith of those seeking strength to face difficulties and the courage to uphold justice. From the temple grounds, one can overlook the Kumamoto cityscape and feel as though watching over the city together with Kiyomasa.
Benefits
victory and fortunegood fortune and blessingswarding off evilhousehold safetybusiness prosperitymartial prowesswish fulfillment
