Hōzōin
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 935 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Hōzōin is a temple of wisdom and learning, quietly situated in the land of Totsuka. For a long time, it has been known for its benefits in academic success and prayers for passing exams, attracting many students. In the serene precincts, I also diligently devoted myself to reading in the past. The Buddhist statues, evoking a sense of history, seem to calm the hearts of visitors.
Benefits
Academic successPrayer for passing exams
