Jitsusen-in
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 16 Tsuruyamacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 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
Like pure water flowing forth from sacred springs, this temple is a wellspring of pure faith and clarity. Long honored as a spiritual sanctuary, this temple has cleansed countless souls of doubt and confusion. Pilgrims who visit find their hearts renewed, as if drinking from an eternal spring of wisdom. This blessed ground continues to purify all who seek its transformative grace.
Benefits
Truth revealedPure sourceHeart's spring