Sensou Kannonji
📍 Hokkaido, Otaru · 1-19-21 Tomioka, Otaru, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
This hall in Otaru harbor preserves the ancient legend of a thousand Kannons descending upon this sacred ground. Those tossed by tempestuous waves and those shrouded in inner darkness find their way to the light through this temple's grace. The compassion of Kannon manifests boundlessly, with a thousand hands and eyes watching over all who seek redemption.
Benefits
Kannon's protectionliberation from hardshipsalvation of all beings
