Hongyōji Jinja
📍 Ibaraki, Mito · 4-8-1 Kamisato, Mito 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
This temple, quietly situated in Kamisato, enshrines a Buddha who presides over longevity. The principal image is said to bestow powerful blessings upon those who wish for health and those who wish to fulfill their life's desires. The temple grounds are filled with a refreshing atmosphere, providing visitors with peace and vitality. It is an ideal place for those who wish to escape the daily hustle and bustle and quietly face themselves. It is a peaceful space nurtured by history and tradition.
Benefits
LongevityFulfillment of wishes