Ariuso Zenkō-ji
📍 Hokkaido, Date · 124, Ariuso-cho, Date, Hokkaido
📿 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 branch temple of Zenkō-ji, established in Ariuso beneath Mount Usu, transmits the spiritual essence of its distant Shinano parent temple across Hokkaido's northern landscape. Despite volcanic surroundings, it maintains pristine sanctity, welcoming countless devotees seeking transformation and healing. The boundless compassion of the Buddha resonates through these halls, fulfilling wishes and warding away calamity for all who arrive with sincere hearts.
Benefits
All wishes fulfilledCalamity preventionPhysical health