Sokujouoin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 28 Sennyuji Yamanouchi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
As a sub-temple of Sennyuji, Sokujouoin embodies the vow of Amida Buddha to guide all beings to paradise. Sixteen Arahats sit in reverence, welcoming those who seek rebirth in the Pure Land. The principal Buddha appears at the moment of death to guide souls homeward, offering salvation to all who call upon its name. All who pray here are cradled in divine compassion.
Benefits
Assured rebirthParadise attainmentAll wishes fulfilled
