Zuiryū-ji (Gifu)
For other temples of the same name, see Zuiryū-ji.
| Zuiryū-ji 瑞龍寺 | |
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Entrance to Zuiryo-ji | |
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| Denomination | Rinzai sect |
| Founded | 1468 |
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| Address | 19 Tera-machi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Website | Zuiryo-ji |
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.
After entering the main gate there are six temples: three are located on the left of the main path and three are on the right. 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.
External links
- Zuiryū-ji official site (Japanese)
References
Coordinates: 35°25′10.98″N 136°46′1.26″E / 35.4197167°N 136.7670167°E
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