Zenshoji
📍 Gunma, Ota · 371 Oohara-machi, Ota, Gunma
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
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
Zenshoji, enshrined in Ota's Oohara district, teaches that all sentient nature is fundamentally good. The practice aims to awaken and cultivate the virtuous qualities dormant within all beings. Standing in this sacred place, the temple continues awakening goodness in pilgrims' hearts, guiding them toward purity and compassion.
Benefits
Virtue developmentHarmony with allPure heart
