Nanto Shoto-in
📍 Nara, Nara · 45 Nishishinya-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This ancient temple stands in Nanto as a sacred place where those devoted to Buddhist practice gather. Through the ages it has never lost its sacred radiance. For centuries, it has served as a beacon for those seeking truth.
Benefits
Strict trainingBuddhist wisdomSelf-refinement
