Raigō-in, Buddhist temple in Ohara, Sakyo district, Japan
The main hall of Raigo-in contains three seated Buddha statues from the Fujiwara period: Yakushi Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, and Shaka Nyorai.
Founded in 1109 by monk Ryonin, Raigo-in Temple became the primary center for Tendai Buddhist chanting and ritual music practice in Japan.
The temple preserves approximately 600 ancient Buddhist manuscripts, including rare texts about traditional Japanese Buddhist chanting techniques and rituals.
Located 15 minutes by foot from Ohara bus stop, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 to 17:00 with an entrance fee of 400 yen.
Two streams beside the temple, Ritsusen and Ryosen, derive their names from Buddhist chanting methods: Ritsusenpo and Ryosenpo.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1109
Founders: Ryōnin
GPS coordinates: 35.11864,135.83764
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:28
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