Nichiryūhōji
📍 Gifu, Seki · Shimonosho 4585
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Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Nichiryūhōji, nestled in the mountains of Seki, is a sacred site deeply connected to water and the dragon deity, as its name with 'dragon' suggests. As the character 'peak' indicates, it is located near the summit of a mountain in a mystical place where one can overlook the sea of clouds. Since ancient times, it has gathered faith for rain-making prayers and protection from water disasters, becoming an important place of prayer for people engaged in agriculture. It is truly a sacred site worthy of spiritual practice, where one can simultaneously feel both the harshness and blessings of nature.
Benefits
rain-making prayerswater disaster preventionbountiful harvestsnatural disaster preventionspiritual fulfillmentspiritual cultivation