Araidera

📍 Chiba, Ichikawa City · 1-9-1 Arai, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

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

History

Byakko

Araidera takes its name from the fresh waters that flow through the region, symbolizing purification and renewal. This temple has long been a place where pilgrims come to cleanse both body and spirit. The temple's waters have carried the prayers of countless seekers toward enlightenment. Such purification remains at the heart of all spiritual practice within these sacred walls.

Benefits

PurificationKarma cleansingNew beginnings

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