Hōdenji Jinja
📍 Kanagawa, Hiratsuka · 867 Minamikname, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Hōdenji is a historic temple that has been cherished by the local people for a long time. This area has been blessed with nature since ancient times and has a quiet and calm environment, and has been valued as a place to pray for the physical and mental health of visitors. It is said to have benefits for longevity and health improvement, and many students also visit to pray for academic success. By quietly praying for one's own health and growth in the serene precincts, one can receive the blessings of the Buddha.
Benefits
LongevityHealth ImprovementAcademic Success