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Ryūan-ji Temple

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Ancient temple in a park, birthplace of lotteries, dedicated to Benzaiten.

Ryūan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Ancient temple in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture.
  • Founded by En no Ozuno in 650 or 658.
  • Main deity is Benzaiten, one of Japan's four.
  • Considered the birthplace of Tomikuji, the origin of lotteries.

What to see

  • Temple grounds are within Minoh Park.
  • Main hall rebuilt in 1656 by Emperor Go-Mizunoo.
  • Kuri building rebuilt in 1699.
  • Registered tangible cultural property.

When to go

  • Minoh Tomi lottery held every October 10th.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府箕面市箕面公園2-23 Open in Google Maps

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