Zuiryū-ji (Gifu)
Zuiryū-ji (瑞龍寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect built in Mino Province (modern-day Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan). It is a branch temple of Myōshin-ji in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
| Zuiryū-ji 瑞龍寺 | |
|---|---|
Entrance to Zuiryo-ji | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Rinzai sect |
| Location | |
| Location | 19 Tera-machi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1468 |
| Website | |
| Zuiryo-ji | |
After entering the main gate there are six temples: three are located on the left of the main path (Tentaku-in, Kaizen-in, Unryu-in) and three are on the right (Zuiun-in, Kakusei-in, Gaun-in). The graves of Saitō Myōchin and Toki Shigeyori are also located on the compound.
See also
- For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.
References
External links
- Zuiryū-ji official site (in Japanese)
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