Kaiganji Temple
📍 Kyoto, Fukuchiyama · 38 Teracho, Fukuchiyama City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Known as the Temple of Ocean Eyes, it has healed vision afflictions combining ancient medical wisdom and Buddhist power. Countless suffering souls have found relief within these walls. Through long ages I have watched blind eyes regain sight, their joyful tears flowing like ocean waters.
Benefits
eye disease curevision restorationmental clarity