Nyoirinji
📍 Nara, Yoshino · 1024 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
Deep within the verdant forests of Mount Yoshino, this temple shelters a Kannon whose name itself means 'wish-granting.' For generations, mothers have brought their prayers for safe childbirth and their children's welfare to this sacred shrine. The compassion of Nyoirin Kannon flows as boundlessly as the mountain streams, touching every heart that seeks her divine protection and blessings.
Benefits
child rearingsafe childbirthwish granting