Kokuseiiji Temple
📍 Kyoto, Miyazu · 486 Kanayatani, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Nestled in the pristine valley of Kanayatani in Miyazu, Kokuseiiji Temple embodies the purity from which its name derives. The clear waters that grace this sanctuary have provided spiritual cleansing for countless monks and devotees throughout the ages. Within these temple grounds, the essence of Buddhist compassion flows as naturally as the mountain streams, offering renewal and enlightenment to all who seek purification.
Benefits
purificationmental clarityspiritual attainment