Koga Hase Kannon
📍 Ibaraki, Koga · Hase, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
One of Japan's three great Hase Kannon temples, this sacred place embodies the compassionate blessing of the Kannon Bodhisattva. Her warm light embraces all visitors, particularly mothers seeking to protect their children and families hoping for harmony. The temple's spiritual power flows from centuries of devotion, creating a sanctuary where peace and safety flourish. Those who pray here discover that the Kannon's boundless compassion extends to all sentient beings without exception.
Benefits
Kannon blessingchild protectionharmony and peace