Fukoji
📍 Saitama, Ogawa-machi · 1042 Nakatsume, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Fukoji is a temple that has been passed down in this area for a long time. The principal image, Amida Nyorai, is a compassionate Buddha who guides people to the Pure Land, receiving the prayers of many. The temple buildings standing in the quiet precincts convey the weight of history and bring a peaceful time to visitors. Throughout its long history, it has been a temple that has received the wishes of many people and has been their spiritual support. It is a place where one can experience the compassion of the Buddha in a serene space. It is a temple that quietly watches over the wishes of people.
Benefits
Family safetyFulfillment of wishes