Manpoji
📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 395-1 Mizuhono-cho, Ashikaga, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
A venerable temple situated in the fertile lands of Mizuhono, blessed by the abundant waterways of Ashikaga. Throughout the ages, this sanctuary has received the profound reverence of local authorities and devoted believers alike. The magnificent architecture and solemn atmosphere have consistently drawn pilgrims seeking blessings for family prosperity and generational flourishing, maintaining its spiritual significance across countless generations.
Benefits
family prosperityhousehold flourishingsafe childbirth