Myoun-ji Temple
📍 Ibaraki, Mito · 2-103-1 Mikawacho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0052
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Myoun-ji Temple stands in Mikawacho, Mito, a gentle sanctuary like the mystical clouds of its name. True to its name, it has served as a bridge between heaven and earth, carrying the wishes of countless believers skyward. They say that spring flowers and autumn moons appear even more beautiful before this temple. This is because the spiritual realm I watch over remains pure and sacred. All that appears in the visitor's heart becomes sacred in this place.
Benefits
Faith enhancementHealth and peaceFamily harmony