Honshoji
📍 Kanagawa, Atsugi · 133 Shimo-kosawa, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa
📿 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
Honshoji, rooted in Atsugi City for a long time, has gathered the faith of the local people. Its serene grounds offer peace to visitors. This temple is said to grant blessings that are close to daily life, such as good luck and warding off evil, and family safety. The goshuin bears characters wishing for that warm blessing, and those who receive it can pray for further luck and peace. At this temple, one can quietly face themselves and find hope for the future.
Benefits
Good luck and warding off evilFamily safetyFulfillment of wishes