Kiyomizudera Amidado
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
6:00–18:00
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
Kiyomizu's Amidado symbolizes pure faith as clear as the sacred water. At this hall beside Otowa Falls, Amida Buddha's infinite compassion perpetually flows. The white fox has witnessed countless souls purify their hearts here across ages. From Higashiyama's elevated position, Amida's light continues reaching far distances. To the pure-hearted, salvation's hand is always extended.
Benefits
Amida's infinite compassionAbsolute salvationPure faith
