Kokubunji
📍 Chiba, Ichihara City · 1-7-23 Sōsha, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Kokubunji belongs to the system of government temples established throughout ancient Japan to protect the nation. Located in Sōsha, Ichihara, the temple has maintained its mission of praying for national stability and the people's wellbeing across centuries. The temple embodies a vision where spiritual practice and civic responsibility are deeply intertwined. Its role continues to inspire faith in the possibility of harmonious society.
Benefits
Nation's protectionPeople's peaceBuddhism's flourishing