Shinka-ji Kinko Benzaiten
📍 Kyoto, Uji · 66 Shimmei Ishitsuka, Uji City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Enshrined at Shinkaji, Benzaiten is revered as the goddess of fortune and commerce. Deeply honored by merchants, countless traders have received wealth and talent through her blessing. The protection of this goddess of art and treasure remains eternal.
Benefits
Benzaiten blessingwealth attractiontalent blooming