Bato-in

📍 Saitama, Sugito · 4254 Tsutsumine, Sugito-machi, Kitasaitama-gun, Saitama

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

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

Bato-in is a temple that quietly resides in the land of Sugito. Although the founding year is uncertain, it has been loved by the local people and has quietly gathered faith. The principal image is Bato Kannon, and it is said to grant benefits for traffic safety and healing from illness, attracting many worshippers. The precincts are rich in greenery and enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere. For those who wish to forget the daily hustle and bustle and calm their minds in a peaceful environment, this is indeed a place of solace.

Benefits

Family safetyTraffic safetyHealing from illness

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