Seikouin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 790-15-7 Honcho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Living up to its name, Seikouin is a temple that brings forth radiant light and brilliance. Standing amidst the deep verdure of Higashiyama, it has welcomed those who seek cultivation of both art and spirit. When we visited, a soundless sound seemed to echo through the silence, a sacred resonance. This place possesses the power to polish the human heart and soul.
Benefits
Artistic improvementPersonal developmentPurification