The benefits of Gokurakuji are child-rearing and illness recovery. Ninsho who was the founder of the temple developed welfare service to help poor people. He also known as a philanthropist, since he took care of older animals like horses and cows. Furthermore, he made an effort to build bridges or do roadwork. Plum blossoms were beautifully blooming in the precincts.
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