Jogenji
📍 Saitama, Sugito · 427 Washizu, Sugito-machi, Kitasaitama-gun, Saitama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple is a beloved temple in Sugito, deeply rooted in the area since ancient times. Its founding history is old, and it is said to grant blessings essential for people's daily lives, such as good health, traffic safety, and family safety. The temple grounds are meticulously clean, and a quiet and calm atmosphere pervades. It has attracted the faith of the local people for a long time, and its history can be said to have walked alongside the community. The Buddha statues enshrined in the main hall listen to the wishes of visitors and quietly watch over them. By receiving the goshuin, you can feel the gentle protection of this temple.
Benefits
Good healthTraffic safetyFamily safety