Unkoku-ji

📍 Gunma, Numata · 1482 Takahira, Shirasawa, Numata, Gunma

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Unkoku-ji, powerful as the cloud-dragon crossing mountain peaks, stands quietly deep in Numata's mountains. Those sharpening their spirit through rigorous mountain training gain dragon-like strength. I too am embraced in the deep mountain air, accumulating unchanging moments of eternity.