Rengeain Tanjoji Okunoiin
📍 Kumamoto, Tsukiji · Tamaana-shi
📿 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
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