Rinsen-ji Temple

What it is

• Rinzai Zen temple, branch of Tenryu-ji Temple.
• Founded in 1335 by Emperor Go-Daigo.
• Principal image is Miroku Bosatsu.
• Enshrines Muso Soseki, founder of Tenryu-ji.

What to see

• Dry landscape garden, Ryuge-sankai no Niwa.
• Kaisando, Guest Hall, Middle Gate are cultural properties.
• Muso Soseki is buried under the Kaisando.
• Tomb of Prince Sera is managed by Imperial Household Agency.

When to go

• Temple is usually closed to the public.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.