Shōkoku-ji

The temple features traditional Japanese architecture, with numerous sub-temples distributed across expansive grounds surrounded by stone walls and wooden gates.

Established in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu during the Muromachi period, Shōkoku-ji became a central institution for the practice of Zen Buddhism in Kyoto.

The temple maintains its position as part of the Kyoto Gozan system, representing five significant Zen temples that shaped Buddhist practices in medieval Japan.

Visitors can participate in meditation sessions within the temple grounds, accessing the site through the main entrance located near Kyoto Imperial Palace.

The temple structures incorporate architectural elements from multiple historical periods, displaying the evolution of Japanese religious building techniques across centuries.

Location: Kamigyō-ku

Inception: 1382

Founders: Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, Musō Soseki, Shun'oku Myōha

Website: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/

Part of: Kyoto Gozan, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 京都府京都市上京区今出川通烏丸東入相国寺門前町701

Website: https://shokoku-ji.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.03306,135.76235

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25