Kinryūji Temple
近龍寺
A 15th-century Jodo sect temple in Tochigi featuring historic guardian statues and the grave of author Yuzo Yamamoto.
What it is
- A Jodo sect Buddhist temple founded by Priest Ryokai in 1421
- The site served as the official time bell station for Tochigi-shuku
- Lodging facilities here once functioned as a substitute for a sub-honjin
- The temple moved to its current location in 1588
What to see
- Wooden standing statues of Nio guardians designated as municipal cultural property
- The grave of famous Japanese author Yuzo Yamamoto located on the grounds
Getting there
- The site is a fifteen minute walk from Tochigi Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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