Ryūsenji

📍 Ibaraki, Bandō City · 3683 Kutsukakedori, Bandō City, Ibaraki

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

This ancient temple stands as a guardian of the Bandō region. Dedicated to the dragon spirit, it has long been a beacon of Buddhist faith. Visitors seek purification of heart and mind, as well as the dragon's protective blessing for good fortune. The temple maintains its sacred purpose across centuries, offering solace to those who reverence the path of enlightenment.