Kogan-ji
📍 Nara, Yoshino · 2591 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
In the innermost sanctum of Mount Yoshino's sacred mountains stands Kogan-ji, a temple where great vows are gathered and transformed into reality. The vision of Kobo Daishi permeates these precincts, inspiring even humble practitioners to embrace aspirations beyond the ordinary. Like a flame passed from hand to hand across the generations, the collective will of countless seekers burns here with undying light, illuminating the path toward the fulfillment of one's highest purpose.
Benefits
great vows fulfilledspiritual attainmentpurification