Sugio-ji

📍 Nara, Yoshino · 150 Hirao, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Sugio-ji stands as an ancient temple in Yoshino's deep mountain bosom. At this sacred place where mountains' breath and pure water's flow become one, visitors' hearts naturally merge with nature and find freedom from all constraint. I too watch over that mountain's radiance.