Nikken-ji

📍 Hokkaido, Tobetsu Town · 65 Hokueichi-cho, Tobetsu Town, Ishikari District, Hokkaido

Post Goshuin Post Visit

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Hours

10:00–16:00

Fee

—

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Available

Pre-written

Available

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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

Nikken-ji, as its name suggests, reveals the light of ultimate truth. Resting in Tobetsu, this temple brings sunlit clarity to visitors' hearts. Even those wandering in confusion gain clear sight when illuminated by this light. Meditation within this sacred space leads to profound awakening and understanding of reality.