Hougon-ji
📍 Kyoto, Yosano · 985 Kaetsu, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto
📿 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
Hougon-ji stands proudly in Kaetsu, a temple strictly preserving Buddha's precious teachings, true to its name. Practitioners with unwavering conviction rock-solid as stone practice daily here. In Yosano, illuminated by Tathagata's light, this sacred place where precious Buddha nature blooms has guided countless people through centuries. This solemn light-emitting sanctuary endures.
Benefits
Treasure lightRigorous practiceBuddha nature development
