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Ryūkei-in Temple

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Ryukei-in is a historic Soto Zen temple, known for its moss garden and regional importance.

Ryūkei-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple, founded in 1444.
  • Doi Kurozaemon founded the temple.
  • Morin Shihan Zenji was the founding priest.
  • Became a center for Zen Buddhism in the region.

What to see

  • The main hall, rebuilt in 1550.
  • A sutra hall, built in 1687.
  • The temple gate, built in 1691.
  • Known as the "Moss Temple of Okazaki".

Getting there

  • Accessible by bus from Higashi-Okazaki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県岡崎市桑原町字大沢26 Open in Google Maps

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