Hakodate Butsugan-ji
📍 Hokkaido, Hakodate · 6-17, Matsukazechi, Hakodate, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This venerable temple in Hakodate has preserved Pure Land Buddhist teachings through countless generations despite Hokkaido's harsh coastal winds. It opens its compassionate arms to all who seek solace, offering the Buddha's boundless acceptance of human joy and suffering alike. Countless pilgrims have found profound peace within these walls, their hearts touched by the eternal light of Buddhist wisdom shining steadily across Hakodate's maritime landscape.
Benefits
Peace of heartWish fulfillmentSmooth sailing