Honkakuin
📍 Saitama, Tokorozawa · 653 Arahata, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
'Honkaku' in Honkakuin refers to the Buddha nature that all beings inherently possess. Standing in Arahata, Tokorozawa, this temple has guided visitors to awaken to this nature since ancient times. Those seeking to understand their true self and those desiring spiritual awakening continue to pray here—its light shines brilliantly even now.
Benefits
Evil ward-offGood fortuneTrue self awakening
