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Ryūgen-in Temple

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Ryugen-in is a historic Zen temple in Zama, founded in 1461, offering a glimpse into samurai history.

Ryūgen-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
  • Founded in 1461 by Kakun.
  • Shibuya Takama converted his residence into this temple.
  • It enshrines three family members.

What to see

  • The place where Tadataka Hayashi lived in seclusion.
  • Hayashi was a former lord of Jōzai Domain.
  • He was known as the 'last daimyo'.

Getting there

  • An 11-minute walk from Zama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県座間市入谷西二丁目48-1 Open in Google Maps

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