Hokutouji

📍 Ibaraki, Tsukuba · 1129 Kurihara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki

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About

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

History

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Watching over the night sky from Kurihara, Hokutouji temple receives the blessing of the Big Dipper constellation. Like the celestial pole star, it illuminates the direction of pilgrims' lives and guides them along a path without error. Since ancient times, sailors and travelers have placed deep faith in its power, and its stellar guidance remains unchanged.

Benefits

Big Dipper blessingDirection luckGuidance blessing

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