Akishino-dera
📍 Nara, Nara · 757 Akishinocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
📿 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
This ancient temple standing in Akishino enshrines the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal deity. Its graceful form transcends ages and brings deep peace to visitors' hearts. Through more than a thousand years I have watched, this temple's radiance has become ever deeper light.
Benefits
Holy Kannon blessingMisfortune ward offFortune prayer
