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