Hoju-ji
📍 Ehime, Komatsuccho Shinyashiki-ko 428 · Saijo
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
7:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Hoju-ji is the sixty-second temple on the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage and serves as an important sacred site along the pilgrimage route. Located in the historically significant town of Komatsuccho in Saijo City, it has long been venerated by local people. True to its name, the temple is known as a place that bestows treasure and longevity, and is particularly visited by those praying for good health, long life, and family happiness. For those traveling the Shikoku pilgrimage route, it serves as a warm and supportive spiritual place that has been cherished for many generations.
Benefits
healthy longevityfamily well-beingbusiness prosperityfulfillment of wishesprotection from misfortunephysical health