Kiyotakitera

📍 Kochi, Kochi Prefecture · 568 Takaoka-cho, Tosa City

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

7:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Kiyotakitera is a spiritually efficacious temple located in Takaoka-cho, Tosa City. This sacred site, bearing the name of a clear waterfall, is known as a place of spiritual training where the purifying power of water and the compassion of Buddha become one, purifying body and mind. In the quiet mountain setting, visitors can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and offer prayers with a pure heart. Living up to its name, Kiyotaki washes away the spiritual impurities of those who visit, granting them the strength to walk forward with renewed spirit.

Benefits

purification of body and mindhealing of illnesswarding off evilwish fulfillmentfamily safetyopening luck and fortune

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