Ryūsen-ji, Buddhist temple in Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Japan.
The Ryūsen-ji temple contains hundreds of Buddhist statues, including a Batokannon figure depicting Kannon with a human body and horse head.
Founded during the Enryaku period between 782 and 806 by monk Saicho, the temple stands as one of the original Buddhist establishments in Nagoya.
The temple forms part of the Four Kannons of Owari, selected by Tokugawa Ieyasu in the 17th century to protect Nagoya Castle and the ruling clan.
Located at 1-902 Ryusenji, Moriyama-ku, visitors can access the temple daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with parking available for 30 vehicles.
The Niomon gate and wooden Jizobosatsu statue, representing the guardian of travelers and children, hold designation as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Location: Ryūsenji
Part of: 尾張四觀音, Owari Thirty-three Kannon
Website: https://ryusenji.com
GPS coordinates: 35.22324,136.98454
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:38
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