Ryuzoji Temple

A large ginkgo that exterminates the dragon of hyakujo

Original Text

There is a magnificent ginkgo in the precincts. It is said that the tree is 670 years old, but there is an anecdote like this. It seems that a large white dragon suffered the local people during the Muromachi period. Kyozo Shonin exterminated this giant dragon and built Ryuzoji Temple, but at that time he planted this large ginkgo on the head of the dragon. Also, the vermilion-painted mountain gate is spectacular.

A large ginkgo that became a model of a tree in Kasu City

Original Text

It was winter, so I felt lonely, but there was a large ginkgo tree about 670 years old in the precincts. It is said that it began when Kyozo Shonin exterminated the white dragon, which troubled the surrounding residents, and planted ginkgo trees where his head was. The large red mountain gate was also impressive.

It is a magnificent temple where you can feel the history.

Original Text

It is next to the Kasu Police Station road, but the entrance is on the other side along a narrow road, and there is a parking lot where about 5 cars can be parked. Passing through the mountain gate, you can see the bell tower, the main hall and the large ginkgo tree about 670 years old. It is a historic temple with a red stamp from Tokugawa Ieyo 々, and it is recommended for those who like history, architecture, Buddha statues, etc. rather than sightseeing. There is a homepage in Ryuzo Ji Temple, and you can download "history of Ryuzo Ji Temple" from there, and when you read this, it is preserved as a temple ...

The vermilion gate and the large ginkgo are wonderful, and there are many cultural properties.

Original Text

From the north exit of Kasu Station, aim for the Kasu Police Station and it is next door. It takes about 15 minutes on foot. At the temple of the Jodo sect, a large red gate stands out. Amida Nyorai, the principal image made during the Kamakura period, is a designated cultural property in Saitama Prefecture, and the main hall in the Edo period is a designated cultural property in Kasu City. In addition, there is a large ginkgo tree that is nearly 700 years old in the precincts, and it is a designated natural monument in Kasu City. It was a quiet temple.

A wonderful big ginkgo.

Original Text

When you enter the precincts through the magnificent vermilion Niomon Gate, the first thing you notice is the big ginkgo tree. It is ６７０ years old and is also a symbol of the city. The roof of the main shrine was also elaborately decorated and it was a very quaint temple.