Gansei-ji
📍 Gifu, Gifu · 1-21-2 Daibora
📿 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
Gansei-ji is a compassionate temple that, true to its name, guides people's wishes toward fulfillment. It possesses a long history cherished by the people of the region and is a spiritually efficacious sacred site that responds to various prayers. Though situated in a quiet residential area, the main hall carries a solemn atmosphere that purifies the hearts of visitors. Since ancient times, many people have visited with sincere wishes in their hearts, and there is a history of these wishes being granted. No matter how small the wish, if one visits with a sincere heart, surely the Buddha will guide you.
Benefits
fulfillment of wisheswarding off evilhousehold safetyhealing from illnessacademic successprosperous business