Ryozen-ji
📍 Tokushima, Oma-cho Itano Tsukahana 126 · Naruto
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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
Ryozen-ji, situated in Naruto City, is the first station of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage, known as the "Temple of Vows" where all pilgrims begin their journey. Legend holds that it was founded by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu, and it became the starting point when Kobo Daishi Kukai opened the Shikoku pilgrimage route. The grounds contain many points of interest including a two-tiered pagoda and main hall, with shops selling pilgrimage supplies. It is a pilgrimage site filled with hope, attracting visitors from throughout the nation seeking to fulfill new beginnings.
Benefits
Fulfillment of wishesLuck and fortuneProtection from calamityRecovery from illnessAcademic achievementHousehold safetySafe travel
