Jihouin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 596 Jibo-in Ankoji-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Jihouin Temple in Jibo-in Ankoji cultivates hearts of compassion. The seeds of loving-kindness planted by ancient sages bloom as fragrant flowers here. When the lotus of compassion blooms in a pilgrim's heart, the path to saving all beings naturally opens.
Benefits
Compassion growthDharma practiceSentient being salvation
