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Overview

Ryusoji is a Nichiren-sect temple in Teramachi 4-chome, Kanazawa, with the mountain name Myofuzan. One of the representative old temples of Kanazawa's Teramachi cluster, it is known for its main hall and bell tower, both designated cultural properties of the city and valued as fine surviving examples of Edo-period temple architecture. It is also the former site of the Buddhist academy Jukoen, making it a place that preserves the memory of scholarship alongside its role as a site of faith.

Highlights

• ●Main hall and bell tower, Edo-period structures designated Kanazawa cultural properties
• ●A venerable Nichiren-sect temple under the mountain name Myofuzan
• ●The memory of scholarship as the former site of the Jukoen academy
• ●A calm precinct representative of the Teramachi temple cluster

History

Ryusoji belongs to the Nichiren school; its former head temple was Ryuhonji in Kyoto, and it is linked to the Cho-shi dharma lineage. Its main hall and bell tower are designated cultural properties of Kanazawa, regarded as representative surviving structures of Edo-period temple architecture in the city. The grounds are also known as the former site of the Buddhist academy Jukoen, adding a history as a place of learning. For details on its founding and origins, please check official sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross the Saigawa Ohashi bridge to Ryusoji in Teramachi 4-chome
2. 2Admire the city-designated main hall and bell tower as Edo-period architecture
3. 3Reflect on the history of learning tied to the former Jukoen site
4. 4Walk the adjoining Teramachi temple cluster to enjoy Kanazawa's castle-town atmosphere

Did you know?

💡 The bell tower, designated a cultural property along with the main hall, preserves the craftsmanship of Edo-period temple architecture. The grounds are also the former site of the Buddhist academy Jukoen, recalling a time when the lamp of learning was lit here.

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