Saisho-ji
📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 2713 Sugata-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Saisho-ji, nestled in Sugata-cho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, is an ancient temple surrounded by tranquility. In its lush green environment, it offers peace of mind to visitors. It is said that this temple has long gathered the faith of local people, and many wishes have been fulfilled here. By quietly clasping one's hands in prayer, one can forget the daily hustle and bustle and feel a sense of calm. It is a space where one can experience the compassion of the Buddha and be healed both mentally and physically.
Benefits
Fulfillment of all wishesFamily safetyAncestral memorial