Zenpukuji
📍 Kanagawa, Oiso · 1-7-7 Kourai, Oiso-machi, Naka-gun, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple, Zenpukuji, has protected the lives of people since ancient times. It is worshipped for fulfilling various wishes such as family safety, business prosperity, and academic success. The quiet and tranquil grounds feature old Buddhist statues that evoke history and a beautiful garden. Visitors forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and quietly offer their prayers. For the local people, it has become an indispensable spiritual refuge.
Benefits
Family safetyBusiness prosperityAcademic success