Ryōgen-ji, Buddhist temple in Otaki, Japan
Description
Ryōgen-ji sits above the Isumi River and displays traditional wooden structures with three pagoda-shaped tombstones on the well-maintained temple grounds. The complex includes a main hall, residential buildings, and garden areas that together form a classical Japanese temple layout.
History
Honda Tadakatsu, a loyal daimyo of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founded the sanctuary in 1595 as part of the development of Otaki Castle town. The founding was closely tied to the power and influence of the Honda clan during the Edo period.
Culture
The temple belongs to the Jodo-shu Buddhist sect and contains artworks and objects connected to the Honda clan. Visitors can explore these items within the sanctuary buildings and learn more about the family that shaped the grounds.
Practical
The grounds are easily reached on foot and offer free access to explore the hall, graves, and garden areas. The site is best visited during daylight hours to fully appreciate the wooden architecture and the view toward the former castle site.
Did you know?
The sanctuary contains three pagoda-shaped grave monuments, each about one meter high, honoring Honda Tadakatsu, his wife, and his younger son Honda Tadatomo. This arrangement reflects the family's importance in the region's history.
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