Genko-an

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 47 Takamine Kita Takamine-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto

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About

Mountain 鷹峰山

Sect 曹洞宗

Principal 釈迦如来

Founded 1346

Founder 徹翁義亨（開山）

Heritage 血天井、悟りの窓・迷いの窓

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥600

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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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.