Sentoku-ji

📍 Nara, Oyodo · 1393 Imaki, Oyodo, Yoshino, Nara

Post Goshuin Post Visit

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

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Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

Sentoku-ji stands deep in Yoshino's mountains as a beacon for those seeking virtue and blessings. Protected by Oyodo's peaks, this place naturally calms and purifies the hearts of visitors. What the white fox senses is the perfect harmony of mountain, water, and temple as one.