Kōanuin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Okazaki Tōfunokawai-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
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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
Kōanuin rests serenely in Okazaki, a temple devoted to Kannon. Within this sacred place where the waters of Tōfu flow nearby, prayers to Kannon's compassion have never ceased. The thirty-three manifestations of Kannon breathe here, hearing the cries of all suffering. This temple harmonizes with Okazaki's landscape while eternally shining as Kannon's sacred sanctuary.
Benefits
Kannon devotioncompassion deepeningsuffering relief
