Shokoji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 584-1 Naka-no-cho, Teramachi-dori Ayakoji-shita, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Shokoji Temple on Teramachi Street reflects the light of saints into our world. In this place of constant pilgrimage, holy light eternally descends. Evil and plague cannot withstand such radiance, and all who visit become purified in sacred light.
Benefits
Saint's protectionLight enhancementEvil expulsion
