Kōsei-ji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 419-2 Nagato-cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Standing quietly in northern Kyoto as a place of profound vow, Kōsei-ji embodies the original promise of Amida Buddha. Here, believers immerse themselves in boundless light, their prayers purified and answered. The sacred vow's power remains unwavering through all ages and transformations.
Benefits
Original vow fulfillmentPure ParadisePromise realization