Manpukuji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 242 Oomiyacho, Nakagyou 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
Full blessing means to have all desires fulfilled and one's heart completely satisfied. As its name suggests, this temple has offered prayers since ancient times for visitors' hearts to be filled with good fortune. The white fox has watched countless smiles bloom in this Nakagyou sanctuary. The contentment in people's hearts is the greatest offering this temple receives.
Benefits
Family harmonyGood fortuneOverflowing happiness