Ryūfuku-in Temple
龍福院
A historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo featuring the grave of a famous sculptor and a quiet atmosphere.
What it is
- A temple belonging to the Chisan school of Shingon Buddhism.
- Founded by Hoin Nyokei in either 1611 or 1704.
- The temple moved to its current location in 1644.
- It formerly served as a branch of the Otsuka Goji-in temple.
What to see
- The burial site of the famous sculptor Komei Ishikawa.
- Traditional temple architecture and a cemetery on the grounds.
Getting there
- The site is a five-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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