Narita-san Hakodate Betsu-in Hakodate-ji

📍 Hokkaido, Hakodate · 2-1 Kami-Yukawa, Hakodate, Hokkaido

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

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Available

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Established as a branch of the famous Narita-san, this temple illuminates Hakodate with the fierce light of Fudo Myoo. A white fox spirit sometimes aids by guiding lost souls toward the correct path. The fire-like spirit of earnest practice is the way to good fortune.