Ryōtan-ji Temple
龍潭寺 (彦根市)
Ryōtan-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai temple with two notable gardens and Ii clan connections.
What it is
- Rinzai school Myoshin-ji sect temple.
- Founded in 733 by Gyōki.
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Family temple of the Ii clan.
What to see
- Karesansui garden called Fudaraku no Niwa.
- Pond garden called Hōrai Chisen-tei.
- Hōrai Chisen-tei is a city-designated scenic spot.
- Tea room Hyōhyōan, used by Kobori Enshū.
When to go
- Daruma Festival on April 1st and 2nd.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県彦根市古沢町1104 Open in Google Maps
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