Eko-ji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 562-5 Sasayacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
Radiating the wisdom light of Prajna, this temple guides all beings lost in delusion toward enlightenment. Even ordinary mortals clouded by ignorance find their inner wisdom awakening when touched by this sacred place's light. One by one, visitors' hearts open to spiritual awakening. In the profound silence of Sasaya district, the darkness of ignorance yields to penetrating illumination.
Benefits
Wisdom's radianceDelusion dispelledPrajna awakening
