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Ryuugenji Temple
臼杵市福良１３４−１
A branch temple of Chion-in in the Jodo sect, Ryuugenji houses a three-story pagoda from the Edo period designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Oita Prefecture. It is known as a place of worship for the deity of architecture and the deity of learning, owing to the construction of the three-story pagoda.
History
Founded in 1600 by Inaba Sadamichi, the first lord of the Uki Domain in Bungo Province, with Enyo as the founding monk. A legend holds that Enyo ascended to heaven riding a dragon to establish the temple. The temple treasures include a dragon's pearl, scales, and claws.
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Blessings
Known for enshrining the deity of architecture and the deity of learning due to the construction of the three-story pagoda, the temple also features a Jizo statue beside the pagoda, which is a site of faith for prayers for safe childbirth and memorial services for deceased children.
What visitors say
Located along a street that retains the atmosphere of a castle town, the temple is accessible on foot from JR Uki Station. It features a magnificent three-story pagoda, rare in Kyushu, and offers highlights such as nighttime illumination and the opening of hell scroll paintings. There is a municipal parking lot nearby, but its location can be difficult to find, so caution is advised.
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