Horinnji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 16 Kokkuzo-Yamachi, Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto

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Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Standing majestically in Arashiyama, this temple where Kokuzou Bodhisattva's wisdom concentrates serves as a gateway to profound knowledge. Young seekers arriving at thirteen—the age of transformation—depart enlightened, their latent talents awakening under the Bodhisattva's radiant guidance. Through countless ages, the temple has witnessed the blossoming of countless minds and the elevation of artistic mastery, its divine light eternally unwavering.

Benefits

scholarly successwisdomartistic skill

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