Hongaku-ji
📍 Saitama, Kawaguchi-shi · 7-7 Miyamachi, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Hongaku-ji is an ancient temple said to have been founded in the Kamakura period. Although its founder is unknown, it has been rooted in this land for a long time and has gathered the faith of the people in the region. According to temple traditions, it was once the center of local faith, visited by many people for worship. Over the long years, while undergoing several repairs and reconstructions, its history and traditions have been passed down. Ancient trees that evoke a sense of eternal history stand in the quiet grounds, calming the hearts of visitors. It continues to be loved by the local people, providing them with peace of mind.
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