Kanayamaji
📍 Okayama, Okayama City · 481 Kanayamaji, Kita 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
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.
Benefits
financial fortunebusiness prosperitywealth increasegood fortune and blessingshousehold safetyfulfillment of wishesprotection from misfortune