Hokoiji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 527-4 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Post Goshuin Post Visit

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

—

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Available

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Available

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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

Hokoji stands as a monument to the grandeur of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's era, housing the Great Buddha that continues to radiate its historical significance throughout Kyoto. The temple remains a powerful beacon for those seeking good fortune and prosperity, its spiritual influence undiminished by the passage of centuries as pilgrims continue to honor its legacy.