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Ryuko-in Temple

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龍光院 (宇和島市)

Ryuko-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple, part of two Shikoku pilgrimages, worth visiting for its cultural significance.

Ryuko-in Temple
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What it is

  • Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
  • Main deity is Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva.
  • Established in 1615.
  • Inner temple of the 40th Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage Fudasho.

What to see

  • Main hall, Daishi-do, and bell tower.
  • Oldest literary monument in Uwajima City.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Uwajima Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛媛県宇和島市天神町1-1 Open in Google Maps

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