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Niō-Mon Gate (Gate of Deva) Ⅱ- Ryotanji-Temple
Japan

History of Ryotanji Temple

This Temple was founded in the year 733 by the Priest Gyoki, who enshrined a Buddhist image here. In the year 1010, a baby appeared in the "Well" which is in front of this temple, and there was washed (for purification). The child was raised at the temple until he was 7 years old. In later years, the child retired to Iinoya (this area) and took the name of "Ii". Then he was named Ii Tomoyasu, who was the feudal lord of the Ii family, When he died in 1093, he was buried in this temple. The Ii family had governed this region for approximately 500 year until Ii Naomasa (the 17th. Lord Ii) moved his residence to Hikone City in Shiga Pref. During that 500 years period. Ryotanji served as their family temple.

The Ii family were the ancestors of Ii Naosuke, and the character for "Well" is in the family crest. Since there was a wild orange tree beside the well, the character for this tree is also on the family crest.

In the year 1572, this temple was (burnt by) the Lord Imagawa. The whole building was rebuilt by the Ii family in the Edo Era. The Hondo (Main Hall) was built in the year 1670. The Kaisando which was constructed to honor the enshrined priest "Kaisan" was built in 1702. The Kuri (entrance building) was made in 1815.

Ryotanji Temple and Garden - JapanGuides.net  http://www.japanguides.net/shizuoka/ryotanji-temple-and-garden.html

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Taken: 06/01/2017
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