Ryūkō-ji Temple
龍興寺
Visit Ryūkō-ji Temple to see ancient monuments and a historic temple founded by Ganjin.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
- Founded by Ganjin in 761.
- Considered a branch temple of Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji.
What to see
- A circular burial mound, believed to be Dōkyō's tomb.
- A memorial monument for Ganjin.
- A bronze standing statue of the infant Buddha.
- An evergreen oak tree, a natural monument.
Getting there
- About 2.5km from Jichi Medical University Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
栃木県下野市薬師寺1416 Open in Google Maps
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