Founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu during the Muromachi period, Shōkokuji suffered the loss of many of its temple buildings during the upheavals of the medieval era. In the early modern period, it was Emperor Go-Mizunoo—a leading figure in the flourishing of Kan’ei culture—who extended his support to the monks working to restore the temple.
After taking Buddhist vows under the guidance of the Shōkokuji monk Kinshuku Kentaku, Emperor Go-Mizunoo sponsored the reconstruction of several temple buildings. His deep interest in Zen Buddhism, together with Shōkokuji’s proximity to the Imperial Palace and the tradition of sons of court noble families entering the temple, fostered close ties between the temple, its sub-temples, and Kyoto’s court aristocracy.
As a result, many objects associated with Emperor Go-Mizunoo and the Imperial Court have been preserved at Shōkokuji and its sub-temples. This exhibition presents a remarkable collection of temple treasures that vividly conveys the elegance and cultural vitality of seventeenth-century Kyoto.
Date
Part I: May 31 (Sun) – July 26 (Sun), 2026
Part II: August 2 (Sun) – September 27 (Sun), 2026
Closed
Closed: July 27 (Mon) – August 1 (Sat), 2026
Hours
:10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last admission: 4:30 p.m.)
Admission
Adults: ¥1,000
University & High School Students: ¥800
Junior High School Students: ¥500
Elementary School Students: Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
*A discounted group rate of ¥800 per adult is available for groups of 20 or more.
*Admission is free for visitors with a disability identification card and one accompanying caregiver.
Organizer
Shōkokuji Jōtenkaku Museum
Sponsors
Mannenkai Foundation
Rokuonji Temple (Kinkakuji)
Jishōji Temple (Ginkakuji)
