Nonaka-ji
📍 Osaka, Nonono-kami 5-9-24 · Habikino
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Nonaka-ji is an ancient temple said to have been founded during the Asuka period, and is a temple with ties to Prince Shotoku. As the center of Buddhist culture in this region, it has gathered the faith of people for a long time. Particularly from the medieval to early modern periods, it played an important role as a spiritual pillar of the community. In the quiet precincts, one can feel the history of prayer that has continued from ancient times.
Benefits
spiritual and physical healthacademic achievementfamily safetywarding off misfortuneprosperity and good fortunefreedom from illness