Zuikei-zan Jokoku-ji
📍 Hokkaido, Sapporo · 12-chome Yamano-te 1-jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
📿 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
As its name suggests, Zuikei-zan embodies pristine purity—a place cleansed by sacred waters. Jokoku-ji washes clean the hearts of all who visit, much like pure water flowing through sacred ground. The ancient power of spiritual practice flows undiminished to this day. Monks who cultivated here achieved hearts as clear as crystal waters, reflecting eternal truth.
Benefits
purificationspiritual refinementcultivation of virtue
