Ryōsen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen Tōgen-ha sect temple.
• Founded in 1575 by Yazawa Samanosuke Tsunayori.
• The founding priest was Genkaku Daikashō.
• Its mountain name is Daianzan.

What to see

• The main image is Shakamuni Buddha.
• Fukūjōju Nyorai and Miroku Bosatsu are flanking attendants.
• A weeping cherry tree stands at the temple gate.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Akasakaguchi bus stop.
• 10-minute drive from Ueda Sugadaira Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.