Kōbō-ji
📍 Chiba, Ichikawa · 4-9-1 Maman, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Kōbō-ji is a historic temple located in the area where Saint Nichiren spent his childhood. It is said to bestow blessings of academic success, good luck, and warding off evil, attracting many worshippers. Particularly, many visit to learn about the teachings of Saint Nichiren and to pray for academic achievement. The temple grounds house numerous Buddhist statues that convey the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, as well as items associated with Saint Nichiren, offering a sense of history and tradition.
Benefits
academic successgood luckwarding off evil