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Ryūkou-ji Temple

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Ryūkou-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, the 41st of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.

Ryūkou-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Kukai after meeting an old man.
  • The 41st temple of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
  • Designated a National Historic Site.

What to see

  • The main deity is the Eleven-faced Kannon.
  • Main hall has a seated, colored principal image.
  • Temple grounds include a bell tower.
  • See Mizuko Jizo statues.
  • View statues of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛媛県宇和島市三間町戸雁173 Open in Google Maps

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