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Ryukaiin

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Ryukaiin

〒371-0025 群馬県前橋市紅雲町2丁目8−15

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A Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, known as the ancestral temple of the Sakai clan, the feudal lords of Maebashi Domain.

History

Founded in 1530 CE (Kyōroku 3) by Matsudaira Kiyoyasu. Based on a prophecy of the character "ze" (meaning "this" or "right") that Kiyoyasu saw in a dream, the temple was established under the Okazaki Castle with Mōgai Ijun as the founding abbot. It later became the ancestral temple of the Sakai clan and was relocated to Maebashi Domain in 1599 CE (Keichō 6).

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What visitors say

The temple features a vast garden, and the scenery from the main gate to the main hall is impressive. The grounds include the historic burial grounds of the successive lords of Maebashi Domain from the Sakai clan, characterized by an extensive area of weathered tombstones that evoke a deep sense of history. The guardian lions (Komainu) and Nio statues are also large and commanding.

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