Unten-ji
📍 Ibaraki, Moriya · 358 Honcho, Moriya, Ibaraki
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
This temple gathers the hearts that look toward heaven. Clouds above—wishes always ascend. Those who pray here entrust their most precious hopes to the heavens. Ancient Buddhist teachings and fundamental human prayer merge here as one. I sense the beauty of this sacred integration.
Benefits
Buddha natureMind and body developmentWish fulfillment
