Shimizu-ji

📍 Fukuoka, Segoh Town · Miyama City, 1117-4 Motoyoshi

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

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

History

Byakko

Shimizu-ji, located in Segoh Town, Miyama City, is a temple built on a sacred site blessed with clear water, as its name suggests. Since ancient times, it has been a sacred site of Kannon worship, drawing the faith of many people, particularly those praying for children's health and academic success. The clear spring water has been revered since antiquity as sacred water, and people from distant places have visited seeking purification of body and mind and relief from illness. The serene temple grounds calm the spirit, allowing visitors to touch the compassionate heart of Kannon. It is a peaceful sacred site enveloped in the blessings of water and the compassion of Kannon.

Benefits

children's healthacademic successhealing from illnesspurification of body and mindhousehold safetygood fortuneevil removal

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