Kanayamaji

📍 Okayama, Okayama City · 481 Kanayamaji, Kita Ward

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About

Mountain 銘金山

Sect 天台宗

Principal 千手観音

Founded 749年（天平勝宝元年）

Founder 報恩大師

Heritage 金山寺縁起（国指定重要文化財）、護摩堂（岡山県重要文化財）、三重塔（岡山県重要文化財）

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥300

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Available

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History

Kanayamaji is an ancient temple that is also the origin of the place name Kanayamaji in Kita Ward, Okayama City. True to its name meaning 'mountain of gold,' it has been known since ancient times for its blessings of good fortune and financial luck. In this place surrounded by beautiful nature, many pilgrims have visited throughout history to pray for increased fortune and business prosperity. The efficacious spiritual power of the Golden Mountain is believed to bring abundant blessings and prosperity to all visitors.