龍雲寺

The temple grounds include gardens designed by Yasuo Kitayama, with buildings positioned to offer views across Lake Sanaru in downtown Hamamatsu.

The temple maintains traditional Rinzai Buddhist practices and continues its role as a center for meditation and religious ceremonies in the Hamamatsu region.

The temple houses the largest Buddhist sutra scripture in the world, measuring 4 meters in height and 16 meters in width, created by calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa.

Visitors can reach the temple via a 20-minute drive from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-Nishi IC or by taking the Entetsu Bus from Hamamatsu Station.

The temple features stone statues of rakan Buddhist disciples along the entrance path, leading to a red bridge that spans across the valley.

Location: Hamamatsu

Website: https://ryouun.com

GPS coordinates: 34.70242,137.68836

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:16