Raigō-in

The Raigō-in main hall contains three significant Buddhist statues: Gautama Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and the Medicine Buddha, each designated as Important Cultural Properties.

Ennin founded the temple in the 850s, establishing it as a center for shomyo Buddhist chanting after bringing this practice from China to Japan.

The temple ceiling features painted Buddhist angels with musical instruments, reflecting the continued practice of ceremonial Buddhist chanting at the temple.

The temple opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with an entrance fee of 400 yen for adults and 300 yen for students in high school and junior high.

Near the temple stands the Otonashi-no-taki waterfall, where the sound of flowing water merges with the traditional Buddhist chanting practices.

Location: Ryugasaki

Address: 茨城県龍ケ崎市馴馬町2362

GPS coordinates: 35.91794,140.17089

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:43