Eihō-ji
📍 Gifu, Tajimi · 1-40 Tokkei-san-chō
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
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