Zenkoji
📍 Saitama, Kawaguchi · 1-29 Funado-cho, Kawaguchi, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
The Tathagata of virtuous light descends upon this temple and has long prayed for the salvation of beings in Kawaguchi. The name of Amida continues to be inscribed in the depths of many hearts.
Benefits
Virtuous deed meritAmida devotionPure Land blessing
