Jokoku-in
📍 Nara, Nara · 38 Higashi-Sasakoboricho, Nara, 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
Jokoku-in has long guarded the light of Pure Land Buddhism. Rooted in Nara's historic soil, it has listened to the heartfelt wishes of those seeking peaceful rebirth for centuries. What the white fox senses here is the profound silence and compassion that fills this sacred temple.
Benefits
Peaceful rebirthBuddhist enlightenmentPure Land faith
