Dōryū-ji Temple

What it is

• A Zen temple founded in 1246 by Kimotsuki Kaneaki.
• Rankei Doryu was the founding priest.
• Abolished in 1869 due to Haibutsu kishaku.

What to see

• Temple ruins include foundation stones, lanterns, and gravestones.
• The ruins were designated a cultural property in 1971.
• A brocade curtain from the temple is displayed at a local museum.
• The curtain was donated by Princess Anan, wife of the founder.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.