Raijū-in Temple, Buddhist temple in Suwa, Japan.

Raijū-in is a Buddhist temple in Suwa that sits on mountainous terrain with views toward Lake Suwa and the surrounding peaks. The structure is situated within a landscape of forested slopes and natural formations that shape its setting.

Raijū-in was built as the family temple (bodai-ji) of Suwa Yorishige, a Sengoku-period lord of the Suwa clan. In July 1542 (Tenbun 11) Yorishige, defeated by Takeda Shingen, took his own life at Kōfu, and the temple was founded to pray for him. Its grounds hold the Raijū-in Kuyōtō, a memorial tower designated a tangible cultural property of Suwa city.

Raijū-in is the family temple (bodai-ji) of Suwa Yorishige, the Sengoku-era lord of Suwa who took his own life at Kōfu in 1542 after defeat by Takeda Shingen. The temple was founded to pray for his soul, and its memorial tower for Yorishige is a Suwa City-designated tangible cultural property. Visitors can look for this memorial tower on the grounds.

Raijū-in stands in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, and is reached from Suwa city; the temple grounds hold the Hōtō (memorial tower) for Suwa Yorishige, designated a municipal tangible cultural property. Visitors should look for this memorial tower on the grounds. Confirm opening arrangements locally before setting out, as the temple is an active Sōtō Zen foundation rather than a public park.

Raijū-in holds a memorial tower for Suwa Yorishige, a designated tangible cultural property of Suwa city. Yorishige, defeated by Takeda Shingen, took his own life at Kōfu in July 1542, and the temple was built as his family temple.