Hokkai-ji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 19 Hino Nishi Odomichi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Known as the Hino Yakushi temple, Hokkai-ji has served for over a millennium as a sanctuary for the healing Buddha Yakushi Nyorai. This venerable temple continues to welcome the suffering and infirm seeking relief from illness and pain, offering spiritual comfort and the promise of health and longevity through the compassion of the Medicine Buddha.
Benefits
Blessing of Yakushi BuddhaLongevityHealing from illness
