Rengeain Tanjoji Okunoiin

📍 Kumamoto, Tsukiji · Tamaana-shi

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Rengeain Tanjoji Okunoiin is a sacred site of the Shingon sect located in Tsukiji, Tamaana-shi. It is regarded as one of the birthplaces of Kobo Daishi Kukai and serves as an important spiritual place of Shingon esoteric Buddhism, drawing pilgrims from throughout the nation. True to its name "Okunoiin" (Inner Sanctum), it is situated in a deep and serene mountain location and is also known as a place of Buddhist practice. Together with faith in Kobo Daishi, many people visit praying for wish fulfillment and healing from illness, and it is cherished as a place of wondrous spiritual efficacy.

Benefits

wish fulfillmenthealing from illnessacademic achievementwarding off calamityhousehold safetygood fortunephysical wellness

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