Shoumyoji
📍 Hokkaido, Shimizu · 3-16 Mieike Nishi 1-jo, Shimizu-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:00–17:00
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
Shoumyoji means a temple giving light like a lantern to those walking in darkness. Standing in Shimizu-cho, it has guided countless travelers through ages. In life's long, dark journey, maintaining a thread of light, following that light onward—this sacred truth it continues to teach.
Benefits
illuminating guidancepath signpostingdelusion exit
