Hantan-ji
📍 Ehime, Hatakuji-cho 32 · Matsuyama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
7:00–17:00
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
Hantan-ji is located in Hatakuji-cho, Matsuyama, and is one of the temples in the Shikoku 88 Sacred Temples pilgrimage route. True to its name, it is known for the 'abundant' benefits it bestows, and is cherished as a temple that grants various wishes. It is one of the important sacred sites for those walking the pilgrimage path. Nestled quietly in the mountains, its grounds bring peace to the hearts of visitors and offer them time for deep prayer. Receiving devout faith from local people, it is a temple of remarkable spiritual efficacy where many wishes come to fruition.
Benefits
fulfillment of wishesprosperity in businessgood fortune and blessingswarding off calamitiesfamily safetybodily health