Honkyoji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 5 Ogurusu Kosaka-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

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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

A temple rooted in the Lotus Sutra, supreme among scriptures. Quietly enshrined in the Ogurusu district of Fushimi, it perpetually illuminates with the Dharma of the Wonderful Lotus. Through the ages, devoted followers of the Lotus teaching have sought its eternal wisdom. Protected by the light of this immortal scripture.