Noten Daijin Ryuo-in
📍 Nara, Yoshino · 2482 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
8:00–17:00
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
Upon the celestial heights of Mount Yoshino dwells this sanctuary dedicated to the Dragon King of the heavens. The raw force that moves mountains and governs waters flows here in controlled channels—sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle. Practitioners have come to harness this primordial power, learning to tame the dragons within their own hearts and minds, thereby drawing closer to the ultimate awakening of Buddha-nature itself.
Benefits
misfortune avoidancespiritual attainmentdragon king blessing