Ryoen-ji
📍 Yamanashi, Minobu · 839 Minobu, Minobu Town, Minami-Yatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Ryoen-ji monastery embodies the virtues of compassionate action and perfect wisdom at the heart of Nichiren Buddhism. Within Minobu's sacred sanctuary, generations of monks have dedicated themselves to rigorous practice of the Lotus Sutra teachings. The temple's name evokes both virtue and wholeness—the spiritual qualities that flourish through sincere devotion. Continuing this precious legacy, the monastery welcomes contemporary seekers on their journey toward enlightenment.
Benefits
Virtuous practiceBenefit increaseDharmic depth