Toji-in

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 63 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita Ward, Kyoto

About

Mountain 萬年山
Sect 臨済宗天龍寺派
Principal 釈迦牟尼仏

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥600

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

📍 Open in Google Maps

History

Byakko

Toji-in stands as the ancestral temple of the Ashikaga shoguns, deeply rooted in Zen Buddhist philosophy and practice. Samurai and spiritual seekers have long visited this venerable temple to cultivate inner peace and sharpen their mental discipline, finding in its serene gardens and meditation halls the path toward enlightenment and spiritual mastery.

Benefits

Zen enlightenmentMental claritySpiritual concentration

Tips

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General

御朱印は表門を入った正面の庫裏(拝観受付)で授与されます。拝観受付と同じ窓口での対応です。

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General

霊光殿では足利歴代将軍の木像13体と徳川家康像が一堂に並び、庭園は夢窓疎石作庭と伝わる東西二つの池泉回遊式です。

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Parking

境内に無料駐車場(約10台)があります。週末や紅葉・桜の時期は満車になりやすく、京福電鉄「等持院・立命館大学衣笠キャンパス前」駅から徒歩約5分のアクセスが現実的です。

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