Ryūō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren-shu Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1615 by Enryūin Nichinin.
• Enshrines Hachidai Ryūō as guardian deities.

What to see

• The current main hall, completed in 2015.
• Dragon fusuma paintings by Ishii Aimi.
• A large mandala is the principal image.
• A statue of Shakyamuni.
• A statue of Nichiren Shōnin.

Getting there

• 21-minute walk from Kita-Ayase Station.
• 26-minute walk from Kameari Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.