Genko-an
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 47 Takamine Kita Takamine-cho, Kita Ward, 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
Genko-an stands as a beacon of Zen Buddhism in the Takamine district, famous for its circular window that frames the external world as a mirror of inner consciousness. This sacred temple has guided countless spiritual seekers toward enlightenment, offering a profound meditation on the relationship between self and the universe through its serene atmosphere and symbolic architecture.
Benefits
Path to enlightenmentZen spiritInner peace and stability
