Enma-do
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 3 Nishi Nanajo Minaminishino-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 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
The Seven Conditions Hall enshrines the awesome judge of karma, Yama the Great King. Here, those burdened by past misdeeds come to repent and seek redemption, feeling the penetrating gaze of ultimate justice. The temple serves as a gateway to spiritual transformation and karmic purification.
Benefits
Hell realm liberationKarma purificationYama's judgment
