Ryūkoku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
• Founded as a family temple for Kakiya Takakuni.
• Kakiya Mitsunari is the de facto founder.
• Moved to its current location in 1623.

What to see

• The principal image of Shō Kannon.
• Fusuma paintings by Kishi Renzan and Kishi Tai.
• The three-gate, rebuilt in 1802.
• The stone wall, a city scenic spot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.