Hokongoji
📍 Chiba, Sakura · 38-1 Naoji, Sakura, Chiba
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Hokongoji, situated in Naoji, guides hearts toward the Diamond, immutable realm beyond change. Within its halls, the secret teachings of Esoteric Buddhism help practitioners face their weaknesses and forge unshakeable minds. However severe life's trials, those who connect their hearts to this temple transform suffering into practice itself, moving forward with quiet joy. The temple's secret radiance is visible to the wise.
Benefits
Diamond HeartUnshakeable MindInner Strength