Ryūhon-ji Temple

What it is

• A head temple of the Nichiren Buddhist sect.
• Founded as Ryūge-in, a sub-temple of Myōken-ji.
• Rebuilt in 1544, then relocated in 1594 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
• Main object of worship is the Jikkai Mandala.

What to see

• The Hondo (main hall), rebuilt in 1743.
• The Kyakuden (guest hall), rebuilt in 1728.
• The Ryūge Garden, created around 1850.
• The Shoro (bell tower), relocated from its old site.
• Important cultural properties, including paintings and scriptures.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.