Raikodo Shinzenkoji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 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
The Reception Hall embodies the moment when Amida Buddha welcomes all beings. Known as New Zenkoji, it continues the ancient faith of Zenkoji, answering the aspiration of all who wish to be guided to paradise. On this prayer-filled ground, it reveals the gentlest path to rebirth. I have observed pilgrims here envisioning themselves cradled in Amida's light at life's end, finding peace in that vision.
Benefits
Amida welcomePure Land passageNembutsu practice
