Kezooji

📍 Shimane, Taki-cho Kumura 908 · Izumo

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

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

History

Byakko

Kezooji is a beautiful temple embraced by the rich nature of Taki-cho in Izumo. The name "Kezoo" carries the wish for the Lotus Treasury World, the ideal realm in Buddhist teaching. This place has been cherished as a site of faith since ancient times and has been a source of strength for the hearts of local people. The grounds are colored by flowers and greenery in each season, revealing a beauty like the Pure Land itself. This is a sacred place filled with warm compassion, bringing clarity to visitors' hearts and bringing richness and peace to their daily lives.

Benefits

wish fulfillmenthousehold safetyhealth and longevitywarding off misfortunegood fortune and prosperitymental stability

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