Ryuko-ji, Buddhist temple in Bunkyo, Japan
The temple grounds contain a worship hall with wooden structures, white plaster walls, and guardian lion sculptures positioned on the tiled roof.
Constructed in 1337, the temple stands as a memorial site where Buddhist priest Nichiren survived an attempted execution during his imprisonment.
The temple complex includes traditional purification areas, a Niomon gate entrance, and the Hon-den main building completed in 1832.
Visitors can reach the temple by walking north from Fukashi-jinja shrine and the Performing Arts Center, following the path off Ohashi-dori street.
Two guardian demon statues mark the entrance, with one figure extending its arm in a gesture that appears to halt approaching visitors.
Location: Bunkyo
GPS coordinates: 35.72483,139.75228
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:28
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