About Ryosenji Temple
Ryosen-ji Temple is located along the Tomio River in the western part of Nara City.
In the late 7th century, Ono no Tobito, whose father Ono no Imoko is well-known for serving as a Sui envoy, resigned from his position as the Minister of the Right and settled in this area.
He began cultivating medicinal herbs and offering herbal baths, marking the start of the temple.
Here is the map of the temple grounds, located next to the entrance information center. The red square marks the entrance.
- Upon entering, you’ll find the rose garden on your right.
- Proceed a little further, and you will find the Yakushi-yu (medicinal herb baths) on your left.
- Continue further, and you’ll find the main hall and bell tower on your right.
- The three-story pagoda will be on your left.
- Continue straight ahead (to the upper left) to reach the Inner Sanctuary.
Imperial Request Site of Emperor Shomu
Biko-san (Mount Biko) Ryosen-ji Temple
・Cutting trees
・Catching fish and birds
・Littering
Prohibited on the temple grounds
December 1887, Nara Prefecture
The hanging temple bell
The hanging temple bell next to the parking lot by the entrance
The hanging temple bell
The Rose Garden
The garden features 200 varieties and 2,000 rose plants.
The best times to visit for viewing are:
・Early May to mid-June
・Mid-October to early November
The Yakushi-yu
During the Nara period, Emperor Shomu also bathed here while hunting birds.
The Yakushi-yu, cherished by many locals for over 1,300 years, was modernized in 1982.
Eight Sacred Sites
Eight Sacred Sites
Benzaiten
Main Hall
Main Hall (National Treasure)
A building from the Kamakura period.
It enshrines Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha), Nikko Bosatsu (the Sunlight Buddhist deity), and Gekko Bosatsu (the Moonlight Buddhist deity), among others.
The Three-Story Pagoda
Three-Story Pagoda (Important Cultural Property)
Standing 17 meters tall, this three-story pagoda features a roof covered with cypress bark, measuring 5.5 meters on each side.
The Statue of Gyoki Bosatsu
The Statue of Gyoki Bosatsu
The Inner Sanctuary
It is 1 kilometer to the Inner Sanctuary.
Inner Sanctuary
During the Heian period, Kobo Daishi visited the temple and sensed the presence of a powerful dragon deity on Mount Tomiyama, located behind the temple.
This deity was enshrined in the Inner Sanctuary.
The Various Views of the Temple Grounds
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