Honganji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Monzen-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:30–17:00
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
Honganji in Shimogyo stands as the center of Jodo Shinshu, inheriting the original vow of Shinran. Since ancient Edo times, countless devotees have gathered to entrust themselves to Amida's compassion. I have long witnessed the great light of this original vow.
Benefits
fulfillment of original vowcompassion of Shinranrebirth in pure land
