Sotoku-ji
📍 Nara, Nara · 7 Omameyamcho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
📿 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
Sotoku-ji is a temple where seekers of the ancient path of practice came seeking inner light. This place I have watched over long years holds the power to purify the hearts of visitors within Mameyama-machi's quietude. The smoke of prayer rising from this ancient temple continues to illuminate countless spiritual seekers across the ages.
Benefits
Strict practiceSpirit cultivationTruth seeking
