Ensho-ji
📍 Nara, Ikoma · 4713 Kamicho, Ikoma, Nara
📿 Goshuin Info
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
Ensho-ji has long guarded the flame of ancient Buddhism. Nestled in Ikoma's mountains, it continues to welcome practitioners for centuries untold. What the white fox perceives is the unshakeable brilliance of faith at this temple's very foundation.
Benefits
Peaceful rebirthBuddhist dharma successionPractice determination
