Sanmyo-in
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 28 Nishimyoji Yamakamikohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Nestled in the mountains connected to the sacred Mount Koya, this temple has served as a training ground for ascetic practitioners since ancient times. Within this sanctuary, monks have cultivated spiritual power through rigorous discipline and meditation. The harsh natural surroundings have been the crucible through which countless pilgrims discovered both their limitations and inner strength. This holy ground remains a beacon of ascetic tradition, preserving the sacred flame of mountain Buddhism.
Benefits
Mountain faithAscetic practiceGood fortune