Unryū-ji Temple
雲龍寺 (館林市)
Unryū-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, important for an early environmental campaign.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple.
- Founded in 1553 by a Hayakawada clan vassal.
- Shōzō Tanaka used it for his anti-pollution campaign.
- Became headquarters for mining pollution victims.
When to go
- Annual ceremony for Shōzō Tanaka on October 4th.
Getting there
- 30-minute walk from Watarase Station.
- 20-minute drive from Sano-Fujioka Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県館林市下早川田町1896 Open in Google Maps
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