Ichijō Tennō Enyūji North Mausoleum, Horikawa Tennō
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Ryuanji Akayamaryuanji-nai, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
The mausoleum of Emperors Ichijō and Horikawa rests within the sacred grounds of Ryuanji. The virtue of these Heian emperors continues to permeate this place, drawing those who seek scholarly achievement and love the arts. The glory of the ancient court and imperial splendor shine eternally within these hallowed grounds.
Benefits
imperial successionscholarly achievementcultural flourishing