Kokuzoji

📍 Saitama, Chichibu · 4704 Kamimiyaji-cho, Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

The Bodhisattva Kokuzosan stores infinite wisdom like the boundless space of the universe. This temple in Kamimiyaji-cho, Chichibu, has brought the light of learning to visitors through the deity's blessing. Students seeking wisdom and those desiring deeper knowledge have prayed here through generations—its guidance endures eternally.