Rurikō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Daigakuji sect temple located near the ninth station of Mount Hiyama.
• Founded by an Indian monk named Seiga and dedicated to the deity Yakushi Nyorai.
• Known as a site for healing eye diseases using spring water from a local well.
• A former branch of Sennyo-ji temple that once housed a 12th-century bronze sutra container.

What to see

• The main hall which was relocated to be hidden from the sea.
• A well on the grounds where the Yakuōsui spring water flows.
• Views overlooking Mount Kōso and the ruins of Ono Castle.
• The main deity which is displayed to the public four times every year.

When to go

• Four specific days throughout the year when the deity is shown to the public.

Getting there

• Take the Funakoshi-Nokita bus line to the Inadome bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.