Ryotanji Temple

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A Buddhist temple located in Furusawa-cho, Hikone City. The temple was founded in what is now Shizuoka Prefecture during the Nara period by the great priest Gyoki. The family temple of the Ii clan for generations, the temple was moved to Hikone when the general Ii Naomasa became the lord of Sawayama Castle. The temple is famous for its beautiful gardens. The temple holds a Daruma Festival each year on April 1 and 2; during the festival, 3,000 Daruma dolls are consecrated.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Hikoneshi Furusawachou 1104 Map
Area: Koto / Hikone Area
Phone: 0749222777
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]400yen
[Elementary school students]150yen
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Very green and beautiful

Reviewed : 2018.04.26

I visited this temple in month of April so it appeared to be blessed with nature. Everything was go green and the cherry blossom in early April made it look surreal. Probably one kilometer away from...
Gorgeous sights

Reviewed : 2018.02.11

Ryotanji is beautiful indoors and out. The landscaping outside is soft and inviting, the displays inside are very neat and pretty-looking, and the gardens in particular are very nicely cultivated. I...
Beautiful little temple

Reviewed : 2017.11.29

Fine gardens, painted screens, contemplative atmosphere and the few other visitors we saw there were there to worship.