Shakuson-ji
📍 Nara, Yamato-Koriyama · 474 Takatacho, Yamato-Koriyama, Nara
📿 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
Shakuson-ji is an ancient temple continuing to preserve Buddha's teachings. Throughout Yamato-Koriyama's history, it has overcome countless trials while steadily transmitting the Buddha's Dharma. What the white fox senses is the eternal lamp of the Law burning within this sacred place.
Benefits
Buddha's protectionDharma successionPractice completion
