Chigenji
📍 Kyoto, Miyazu · Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Wisdom Source Temple served as a spiritual refuge for travelers on the ancient Kyoto route. In Miyazu, the footprints of merchants and pilgrims from ages past remain etched on its stone paths. Standing here, I sense the prayers and gratitude of thousands of wanderers interweaving across time. Its mission of blessing travelers with wisdom and safe passage along the Kyoto road continues unchanged.
Benefits
Wisdom sourceKyoto route protectionTraveler blessing