Ryūhō-ji (Ryūhō-ji)

📍 Kanagawa, Kamakura · 128 Ueki, Kamakura, Kanagawa

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

08:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

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

History

Byakko

This is Ryūhō-ji (Ryūhō-ji), located in Ueki, Kamakura City, as I, Byakko, shall tell you. This temple has long gathered the faith of the local people. The main hall, standing in its quiet precincts, calms the hearts of visitors. It is said to bring benefits of family safety and warding off evil, and many people visit seeking solace. Ryūhō-ji is a temple that serves as a support for people's hearts.

Benefits

Family safetyWarding off evilGood luck

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