Hokekyo-ji Okunoin

📍 Chiba, Ichikawa · 2-21-1 Wakamiya, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Hokekyo-ji Okunoin is a secluded sacred site of Hokekyo-ji, located in Ichikawa City. As a sacred place of the Nichiren sect, it attracts many believers. This place, enveloped in silence, offers an environment suitable for ascetic practices and prayers. It is deeply connected to the history of Hokekyo-ji itself, conveying the depth of its faith. It has a special atmosphere unique to Okunoin, which is likely to deeply impress visitors. It is no exaggeration to say that the goshuin embodies its mystical aura.

Benefits

Academic successPrayer for passing examsFulfillment of wishes

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