Shiio Yama Yakuouuin
📍 Ibaraki, Makabe-machi Shiio 3178 · Sakuragawa
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
An ancient temple nestled on the mountainside of Shiio Yama. As the twenty-fourth station of the Bando Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, it welcomes many pilgrims as a sacred site. With Yakushi Nyorai as the principal deity, it is known for its benefits in healing illness. The grounds, situated in deep mountain silence, are filled with a sacred atmosphere that calms the spirit. Since ancient times, this most venerable sacred place has gathered the faith of people seeking to ease their suffering and promote the health and well-being of body and mind.
Benefits
healing from illnesslongevity and healthpeace of mind and bodyprotection from misfortunehousehold safetygood fortune and prosperity