Buddhist temple
Ryūsen-ji
瀧泉寺（りゅうせんじ）
Meguro, Tokyo
A Tendai sect temple affectionately known as “Meguro Fudōson.” It enshrines a Fudō Myōō said to have been carved by Jikaku Daishi Ennin himself; the statue is a hidden buddha (hibutsu) unveiled only once every twelve years.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Fudō Myōō
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began in 808, when Ennin, on his way to Mount Hiei, carved a statue of a noble figure who had appeared to him in a dream and enshrined it. In the Edo period it received the devotion of Tokugawa Iemitsu and a large complex of halls was built, and as one of the Goshiki Fudō (Five-Colored Fudō) it became widely known among the people of Edo.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 瀧泉寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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