Jōraku-ji
📍 Nagano, Nagano Prefecture · Bessho Onsen 2347, Ueda
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Jōraku-ji stands in Bessho Onsen, an area long celebrated as a hot spring destination, where it has brought solace to people's hearts since ancient times. This sacred place uniquely combines the therapeutic waters of the hot spring with devotion to the Buddha, offering healing for both body and spirit. Many visitors to Bessho Onsen have sought not only physical healing through the waters but also spiritual peace at this temple. When you clasp your hands in prayer within the serene grounds, the fatigue of everyday life will naturally be soothed.
Benefits
physical healthfulfillment of wisheshousehold harmonywarding off misfortunefreedom from illnessmental stabilitygood fortune