Sōshūji
📍 Kanagawa, Kamakura · 656 Ueki, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0015, Japan
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Sōshūji is a charming temple nestled quietly in the lush green mountains of Kamakura. It is said to bestow warm blessings upon those who pray for family safety, business prosperity, and the fulfillment of their wishes. As I listen to the sound of the wind echoing in the precincts, I feel the vestiges of good old times. It is an ideal place to calm one's mind in silence and quietly recite one's desires. The tranquil surroundings foster a sense of peace and introspection.
Benefits
Family safetyBusiness prosperityFulfillment of wishes