Honbutsuji

📍 Fukuoka, Fukuoka · Goshoshocho 13-6, Hakata Ward

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Hours

9:00–17:00

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

Honbutsuji is a historic temple located in Goshoshocho in Hakata that has long been revered by Hakata merchants. Despite being situated in the busy heart of Hakata, the quiet precincts of the temple bring peace to the hearts of visitors. This temple, which flourished in the commercial city of Hakata, has been beloved by those praying for business prosperity and household harmony. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city, this place of tranquility enveloped in the compassion of Buddha continues to welcome many worshippers.

Benefits

business prosperityhousehold harmonyfulfillment of wisheshealing of illnessevil ward-offgood fortune

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