Dragon Statue Temple, Buddhist temple in Chūō-ku, Japan.
Description
Dragon Statue Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Chūō-ku with a main hall notable for striking artistic features. The inner ceiling displays a large dragon painting that spans across the wooden structure.
History
The sanctuary originated in 1565 and burned down in a major fire in 1754, leading to a complete rebuilding of its structures. Reconstruction finished in 1796, shaping the forms visible today.
Culture
The temple honors the dragon as a protective deity, a belief reflected in artwork and decorations found throughout the spaces. Visitors can sense how this devotion shapes the daily experience and atmosphere of the place.
Practical
The temple sits conveniently positioned between two train stations, each about 11 to 14 minutes on foot away. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since exploring the temple grounds happens on foot.
Did you know?
A special room inside follows the shape of the Japanese character for heart and challenges visitors to move through darkness. In this tight passage, people must rely on their other senses to locate a sacred lock.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Chūō-ku).
Machida Squirrel Garden
3.6 km相模原市立文化會館
3.6 kmGovernment of Machida
2.7 km
Serigaya Park
3.8 km相模原ゴルフクラブ
2.1 km
Sagamihara City Library
2.1 km
Oyamada Park
3.9 km
浄運寺
3.7 km
町田市立博物館
3.3 km
Sagamihara City Museum
2 km
Tadao Park
1.4 km
Machida City Museum of Literature, Kotoba Land
3.9 kmDaisen-ji
4 km青柳寺
3.6 km
道保川公園
4 km
宏善寺
2.9 km淵野辺ひばり幼稚園
1.7 kmJuryo-ji
2.3 km
Koenji
2.8 kmTeikyo University Medicinal Botanical Garden
1.8 km
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
1.9 kmShowa Pharmaceutical University Medicinal Plant Garden
3.2 km
Machida Bungakukan
3.9 km
Taigan Historical Museum
3.1 km
Machida Athletic Stadium
4.1 km
Yakushi-ike Park
3.6 km
Sagamihara Campus
1.8 kmMt. Nanakuni
3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes