Ryōgen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1602 by Nenrensha Ichiyo.
• Moved to its current location in 1644.

What to see

• The principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Ennin created the Amida Nyorai image.
• The temple gate was called Yanakura Ryogen-ji Monzen.

Getting there

• 4-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.