Jikiggyoji
📍 Hokkaido, Otaru · 1-23-8 Midori, Otaru, 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
A direct heart sweeps away all delusion, pursuing truth alone. This temple in Otaru's Midori stands as a training place for facing life's essence after removing all superfluity. Revered by merchants since ancient times, it continues to teach the importance of sincerity and the unwavering heart of the righteous path.
Benefits
direct perceptionessence seeingdesire transcendence
