Ryūzan-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
• Also known as Jiunzan Kannonji.
• Founded by Tokken Risshi, who died in 1457.
• Known for healing ear ailments.

What to see

• Main image is an eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva seated statue.
• Statue made by Yasuhide Fukuda in 1711.
• A soapberry tree is a city natural monument.
• Small hall contains two stone monuments.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Kita-Ageo Station.
• 5-minute walk from Shirakobato Nursery School bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.