Hōzōuin
📍 Tochigi, Nakagawa-machi · 769 Miwa, Nakagawa-machi, Naka-gun, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Enshrined in Miwa of Nakagawa-machi, Hōzōuin is revered as a temple housing infinite treasures. It stores not merely material treasures but treasures of the heart, wisdom, and compassion. This temple continues to guide worshippers in opening that deep treasure vault within themselves.
Benefits
Good fortuneSafeguardProsperity of descendants
