Shinden-in
📍 Kyoto, Ayabe · Tate 3, Igura-cho, Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
📿 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
Located in Igura-cho, Ayabe, Shinden-in is recognized as a sacred place for spiritual cultivation and mental development. The temple's name refers to the heart-field, symbolizing the careful nurturing of one's inner landscape through Buddhist practice. Visitors come seeking clarity, mental stability, and liberation from confusion, finding guidance within its serene atmosphere.
Benefits
Mental stabilitySpiritual cultivationClarity of mind
