Komyo-ji
📍 Hiroshima, Higashi Dodo-cho 2-8 · Onomichi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Komyo-ji is a Jodo sect temple in Onomichi that enshrines Amitabha Buddha as its principal deity. As one of the essential ancient temples in Onomichi's temple circuit, visitors can gaze upon the beautiful Onomichi Strait from its serene grounds. Revered for illuminating all sentient beings with Amitabha's infinite light and guiding them to the Pure Land, this temple attracts many pilgrims seeking inner peace—a sanctuary where one can find tranquility away from daily bustle.
Benefits
aspiration fulfillmenthousehold safetygood fortunewarding off calamitieshealing from illnessancestral veneration
