Butsuganji
📍 Saitama, Tokorozawa · 2445 Kume, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
The 'Buddha's Eye' of Butsuganji represents the gaze of the Buddha himself. Standing in ancient Kume, this temple gazes upon the hearts of visitors and guides them from darkness to light. Those seeking to understand their true nature and those desiring wisdom have long prayed here—its blessings remain eternal.
Benefits
Evil ward-offEnlightenmentWisdom