Shungaku-in
📍 Nara, Yamato Koriyama · 2 Shinnakacho, Yamato Koriyama City, Nara Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
True to its name, Shungaku-in symbolizes new beginnings with spring's breath. Seeds of new hope are sown in visitors' hearts and bloom before our eyes. After every winter, spring always comes to this place.
Benefits
Spring blessingNew beginningGrowth prayer
