Zuisen-in

📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 156, Iokabe-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

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

History

Byakko

Zuisen-in is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple quietly situated in Iokabe-cho, Ashikaga City. Founded in ancient times, it has gathered faith from the region. The principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha, whose compassionate nature heals people's hearts. The temple grounds are rich in greenery and enveloped in tranquility, offering peace to visitors. It is believed to bring benefits such as family safety, healing from illness, and ancestral memorial services, serving as an important spiritual refuge for the local people.

Benefits

Family safetyHealing from illnessAncestral memorial service

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