Eihō-ji

📍 Gifu, Tajimi · 1-40 Tokkei-san-chō

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Eihō-ji is an ancient Rinzai Zen temple built on Tokkei Mountain in Tajimi, continuing from the Kamakura period with an esteemed lineage. It is known for its beautiful gardens and historic buildings, a temple of high distinction housing National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Set in the nature-rich environment of Tokkei Mountain, it has flourished for a long time as a training ground for Zen practice. The grounds, beautiful through the four seasons, remain a sacred place where many come seeking peace of mind, cherished to this day.

Benefits

fulfillment of wishesacademic successhousehold safetywarding off calamitymental stabilityhealing of illness

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