Ryuzouji

📍 Yamaguchi, Yoshishiki 1750 · Yamaguchi

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Ryuzouji is an ancient shrine situated in Yoshishiki, Yamaguchi. As its name "Dragon Treasury" suggests, faith in the Dragon deity has been rooted in this land since ancient times, and it has been cherished by local people as a deity governing the blessings of water. Yoshishiki is a beautiful land surrounded by mountains, known as a place where pure water flows. The Dragon deity has been revered as a being that brings rain and bestows abundant harvests, serving as spiritual support for those engaged in agriculture. Even today, it is a shrine rooted in the local community, carefully preserved by the people of the region.

Benefits

Abundant harvestProtection from water disastersThriving businessHousehold safetyRain-bringing prayersGood fortune and prosperity

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