Nanpoukeji (Tsubosakadera)
📍 Nara, Takatori · 3 Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun
📿 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
An ancient temple enshrining the Eleven-headed Kannon. I have witnessed countless stories of those who came blind or afflicted with eye ailments and found salvation through the Buddha's compassion. The beauty of pigmented Buddhist paintings adorning the walls is truly extraordinary.
Benefits
Eye disease healingVision restorationBlindness prevention