Ryūkō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Muroji sect temple.
• Founded by Ryukan, who died in 1493.
• Merged with Nisshoji temple in the early Meiji era.
• Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

• The principal image of Yakushi Nyorai.
• Temple name Io-in derives from Yakushi Nyorai.
• Itabi stone monuments on the grounds.
• Koshin-to stone pillar on the grounds.
• Kuyo-to stone pagoda on the grounds.

Getting there

• 6-minute walk from Eifukucho Station.
• 10-minute walk from Meidaimae Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.