Gyokusenji
📍 Kanagawa, Kamakura · 3-687 Tamanawa, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Gyokusenji is a temple that stands quietly in the Tamanawa district of Kamakura. Its history is old, and it has gathered faith for a long time as a spiritual refuge for the local people. The temple grounds have a calm atmosphere, likely providing visitors with peaceful moments. It is said to bring benefits that are close to daily life, such as family safety, traffic safety, and academic success. It is a place where one can offer prayers with a calm heart in a tranquil space.
Benefits
Family SafetyTraffic SafetyAcademic Success