Kinbu Kannon-ji
📍 Okinawa, Kinbu 222 · Kinbu
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Kinbu Kannon-ji is an ancient temple surrounded by beautiful natural scenery in Kinbu Town, continuing to gather the faith of those seeking the compassionate protection of Kannon. Throughout Okinawa's rich natural environment, it has a history of warmly welcoming many visitors seeking peace of mind and salvation. In the precincts enveloped by Kannon's infinite compassion, all worries and suffering are gently healed. It continues to be beloved by local people and visitors from afar as an important place of prayer where one relies upon Kannon's merciful grace.
Benefits
recovery from illnesshealth and longevitywish fulfillmenthousehold harmonywarding off misfortunespiritual stabilityfertility blessing