Jotokuin Temple
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 252 Houzeiji-cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Hours
9:00–16:30
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
Standing in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Jotokuin Temple has maintained Pure Land Buddhist teachings for centuries. The constant flow of nembutsu prayers from devoted seekers has created an atmosphere saturated with spiritual grace. Those who enter with sincere hearts find themselves enveloped in the accumulated compassion of generations, making this temple a true gateway to salvation and peace.
Benefits
Pure Land rebirthvirtue increasemerit accumulation
