Ryūkō-ji, Fujisawa

Name: Ryūkō-ji
Address: 3-13-37 Katase, Fujisawa, 251-0032, Japan
Telephone: +81 466-25-7357

#1 among attractions in Fujisawa

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Ryūkō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren Shū in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It stands on the site of the former Tatsukuchi Execution Grounds, and its name uses the same two kanji meaning "dragon mouth". It was here that Nichiren, namesake of the Buddhist sect, was to have been executed. It was founded in 1337 by Nippō, a disciple of Nichiren. ()

Local name: 龍口寺 Completed: 1337 (687 years ago)Coordinates: 35°18'42"N, 139°29'20"E

Address

3-13-37 Katase藤沢 (teng ze)Fujisawa 251-0032 Japan

Contact

+81 466-25-7357

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Day trips

Ryūkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Enoshima Shrine, Samuel Cocking Garden, Jōryū-Ji, Enoshima.

0.9 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place
Enoshima Shrine, Fujisawa
24 min walk • Enoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of the kami Benten. Enoshima-jinja consists of three shrines, He-tsu-miya, Naka-tsu-miya and Oku-tsu-miya.
1 miSW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa
26 min walk • The Samuel Cocking Garden, also known as the Enoshima Tropical Plants Garden, is a small botanical garden on the small island of Enoshima in Japan. The address is 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
~470 ftNW
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Jōryū-Ji, Fujisawa
3 min walk • Jōryū-ji is a Nichiren-shū temple in Katase, Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Its mountain name is Ryūkō-zan. The temple is known for the stele commemorating the messengers from Yuan Dynasty, including To Seichū, who were killed by order of Hōjō Tokimune. In 2007, it was visited by Nambaryn Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia.
1 miSW
Island, Area
Enoshima, Fujisawa
25 min walk • Enoshima is a small offshore island, about 4 km in circumference, at the mouth of the Katase River which flows into the Sagami Bay of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
0.8 miSE
Scenic walking areas
Kamakurakōkōmae Station, Kamakura
20 min walk • Kamakurakōkōmae Station is a commuter railway station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, located in the Koshigoe neighborhood of the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Though small in size, it is known for its scenic beauty, as it commands an open view of the Pacific Ocean and Mount Fuji from the station platform.
0.4 miSE
Temple
Miao dian si, Kamakura
11 min walk • Myodenji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Hikigaya Myohon-ji and Ikegami Houen. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.
0.4 miSE
Buddhist temple, Cemetery
Man fu si, Kamakura
12 min walk • Manpukuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Get off at Koshigoe Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, go about 250 meters toward the coast, and cross the railroad...
0.4 miSE
Temple
Ben cheng si, Kamakura
11 min walk • Honjoji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Komachi Honkakuji Temple and Ushioji Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.
0.4 miSE
Temple
Dong jian si, Kamakura
10 min walk • Tozo-ji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Daihonzan Hokkekyoji Temple. Konishi Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ryūkō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Jōryū-Ji, Fujisawa (3 min walk), Dong jian si, Kamakura (10 min walk), Miao dian si, Kamakura (11 min walk), Ben cheng si, Kamakura (11 min walk).

How to get to Ryūkō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ryūkō-ji:

Train

Shonan-Enoshima (2 min walk)
Mejiroyamashita (5 min walk)

Light rail

Enoshima • Lines: En (3 min walk)
Koshigoe • Lines: En (9 min walk)

Bus

江ノ島駅前 • Lines: F3 (3 min walk)
東浜 • Lines: F3 (7 min walk)