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Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

No. 41 Inarizan Ryuko-ji

Ryuko-jiHistory and origin of

According to how this auspicious moment started, Kobo Daishi met an old man carrying a stack of rice on his back, and realizing that this old man was the incarnation of Gokoku (Five grains) Daimyojin and carved a Inari Myojin, built a temple and enshrined it. In sacred sites that heavily convey the vestiges of syncretistic fusion of Shintoism and Buddhism from ancient times, it is fondly called "Oinari of Mima" by the local people. It's symbolized by the Torii which is a temple gate. Also Komainu (guardian dogs) welcome you instead of the Nio (or Kongorikishi).

Ryuko-jiDetailed information of

Denomination Shingon Omuro sect
Principal image Eleven-faced Kannon
Temple foundation Kobo Daishi
Foundation Daido year 2 (807)
Address 〒798-1115
173, Mimacho Togari, Uwajima-shi
Telephone 0895-58-2186
Parking
Pilgrim's lodging None

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