Zuiryū-ji (Gifu)

Zuiryū-ji (Gifu)

Infobox Buddhist temple
name = Zuiryū-ji
瑞龍寺


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img_capt = Entrance to Zuiryū-ji
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denomination = Rinzai sect
founded = 1468
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address = 19 Tera-machi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
country = flagicon|Japan Japan
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website = [http://www.zuiryo.com/ Zuiryū-ji] nihongo|Zuiryū-ji|瑞龍寺 is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect built in Mino Province (modern-day Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan). It is a branch temple of Myōshin-ji in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

After entering the main gate, there are six temples located on the grounds: three are located on the left of the main path and three are on the right. Additionally, the graves of Saitō Myōchin and Toki Shigeyori are also located on the compound.

External links

* [http://www.zuiryo.com/ Zuiryū-ji official site] ja icon

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