Honkyūji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Nishi-cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
10:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Honkyūji is a temple where those seeking the Light of Pure Land find their wishes answered. Within this place blessed by Amitabha's compassion, countless devotees throughout history have found spiritual salvation. The warm light of this temple deepens one's longing for paradise. The power to grant wishes for rebirth in the Pure Land remains eternal.
Benefits
Pure Land rebirthAmitabha devotionparadise attainment
