Shusei-ji
📍 Fukuoka, Fukuoka · Oho, Munakata
📿 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
Shusei-ji is an ancient temple deeply rooted in Munakata, bringing peace and tranquility to the hearts of people through the compassion of the Buddha. The name "Shusei" carries the profound meaning of discovering the true path of life through the Buddhist dharma. Within the serene temple grounds, one can set aside the noise of daily life, calm the mind, and touch the teachings of the Buddha. For the local people, it has long been cherished as a precious place to entrust one's life's worries and suffering to the Buddha and seek inner peace.
Benefits
peace of mindhealing from illnessancestor venerationprotection from misfortunehousehold safetygood fortune and prosperity