Chokokuji
📍 Tochigi, Nasu Town · 2204-3 Toyohara, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
High in the Nasu mountains, this temple has long been recognized as a sanctuary for those seeking longevity and enduring blessings. True to its name, it has fulfilled wishes across generations while earning the reverence of many families. Through changing times, it remains an unwavering place of prayer and spiritual solace.
Benefits
Long lifeFamily prosperityEvil avoidance