Kyōkō-ji

📍 Nara, Ikoma · 539 Koguradera-chō, Ikoma, Nara 630-0244, Japan

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MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Kyōkō-ji preserves the teachings of ancient sages. Many lamps of learning have been kindled under its watchful protection. Those who visit this temple in Ikoma all come to learn wisdom and compassion. As a treasury of knowledge, its light shines eternally unchanged.