Saikyoji
📍 Shiga, Otsu · 5-13-1 Sakamoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
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
An ancient temple of the Tendai school that flourished as a subsidiary lodge of Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Also known as the memorial temple of Akechi Mitsuhide, it stands quietly in Sakamoto. Having consoled the spirits of samurai who traversed the Sengoku period and preserved countless cultural treasures, it is a temple rich in history. Its beautiful garden and substantial buildings soothe the hearts of visitors.
Benefits
household safetyprotection from misfortuneacademic achievementfulfillment of wishesancestor venerationgood luck and prosperity
