Sosenji

📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 1235 Matsuda-cho, Ashikaga, Tochigi

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Sosenji is renowned for safeguarding the wellspring of Buddhist teachings. Quietly standing in Matsuda-cho, this temple honors ancient teachings while advancing into the modern age. Only by returning to the source does the human heart find true peace.