Muryoji
📍 Nagano, Higashi Minowa 4307 · Minowa
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
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
Muryoji, enshrined in Higashi Minowa of Minowa Town, is cherished as a temple that bestows immeasurable virtue, as its name suggests. It is a place of faith that has been carefully preserved by the people of this region across generations. In the quiet setting of a mountain village, visitors can commune peacefully with the Buddha. It is a comforting temple embraced by faith rooted deeply in the community.
Benefits
fulfillment of wisheshousehold harmonybodily healthwarding off misfortunegood fortune and prosperityfreedom from illness