Gyokurenji
📍 Ibaraki, Hitachi · 899, Higashigouchi, Hitachi City, Ibaraki
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Gyokurenji is a temple located in Higashigouchi-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, with a serene atmosphere. As its name suggests, it is a place where a beautiful landscape unfolds, as if clear jade-like screens are hanging down. It has long been a place of worship for local people, and it is said that many wishes have been granted. Stepping into the precincts, the air is filled with a refreshing clarity that washes over the soul. Standing quietly in this natural setting, it offers deep peace to visitors.
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