Ryūsen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
• One of Japan's three great temples for warding off evil.
• Considered the birthplace of kirie goshuin in Japan.

What to see

• Statues of Yakuyoke Konjiki Daishi and Kaiun Konjiki Daishi.
• Ceiling painting by Kazan Watanabe, a cultural property.
• Matsuzu Gōtenjō-ga, a prefectural tangible cultural property.
• Ryūsen-ji Honhōroku, a prefectural tangible cultural property.
• Shihon Tansai Sōganzu, a prefectural tangible cultural property.

Getting there

• 21-minute walk from Aketo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.