Shinjuan
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 52 Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
As a venerable sub-temple of Daitokuji, Shinjuan shines like a precious gem in Zen practice. Preserving the authentic light of ancient wisdom, it polishes practitioners' hearts and reveals their inherent Buddha-nature. The temple stands as a sanctuary of rigorous spiritual refinement.
Benefits
Gem perfectionZen enlightenmentTemple essence
