Gyokuren-ji
📍 Saitama, Honjo · Kodama-cho Kodama 203, Honjo-shi, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Gyokuren-ji is a temple with a quiet and calm atmosphere in Kodama Town, Honjo City. Founded long ago, it has been a focus of local devotion. Its principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha, believed to grant wishes, ensure family safety, and bring academic success. The temple grounds are meticulously maintained, offering a tranquil space. I too was able to calm my mind, forgetting daily worries amidst its silence. It is a quiet, renowned temple of the region.
Benefits
Fulfillment of wishesFamily safetyAcademic success
