Sairinaji
📍 Hyogo, Hyogo · 455 Sakamoto, Nishiwaki
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
09:00–17:00
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
Sairinaji is an ancient temple deeply rooted in the Nishiwaki region. It has long been carefully preserved as the center of faith for the local people, a quiet yet spiritually efficacious sacred place. Set in a natural environment blessed by mountains, this temple offers solace and healing to all who visit. As a community-oriented temple, it has walked alongside many through life's significant milestones and heard the wishes of countless people, beginning with its congregants. Within the serene atmosphere of its grounds, it serves as a spiritual support where people can entrust their daily worries and wishes to the Buddha.
Benefits
household safetyancestral venerationwish fulfillmenthealing from illnesswarding off calamityprosperity in businessacademic success