Kōonji
📍 Ehime, Komatsuchō Minamikawa Kō 19 · Saijō
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
7:00–17:00
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
Kōonji is a temple associated with the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Place pilgrimage route in Saijō. True to its name, this temple is characterized by its beautiful grounds surrounded by fragrant flowers. It offers healing to the tired body and spirit of pilgrims on their journey—truly a garden of peace. Flowers that bloom with each season welcome visitors, and it is a special place where one can feel the beauty of nature and the compassion of Buddha. Many people have found peace of mind here and begun new chapters of their lives.
Benefits
Fulfillment of wishesPhysical healthRemoval of misfortuneFamily well-beingPeace of mindGood fortune and prosperity