Ryuzou-ji Temple

What it is

• Oldest temple in Yamaguchi City, founded in 698.
• Established by En no Ozuno, built by Gyoki in 741.
• The 17th site of the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Performs perpetual memorial services for pets.

What to see

• Large ginkgo tree, a national natural monument.
• Wooden seated Dainichi Nyorai statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Two Shitenno-zu Kinrin doors, National Important Cultural Properties.
• Wooden seated Senju Kannon Bosatsu statue, a prefectural cultural property.
• Wooden standing Fudo Myoo statue, a city cultural property.
• Wooden standing Bishamonten statue, a city cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.