Kotokuji
📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 892 Sugeta-cho, Ashikaga, Tochigi
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 endowed with the virtue of illuminating wisdom, situated peacefully upon the gentle slopes of Sugeta. It has long served as a sanctuary for Buddhist scholars pursuing the Lotus Sutra and as a spiritual haven for community members seeking guidance and divine protection. The serene grounds, blessed with the beauty of changing seasons, continually offer tranquility and spiritual cleansing to all devoted pilgrims.
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