Buddhist temple
Raikyū-ji
頼久寺（らいきゅうじ）
Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture
A temple of the Rinzai Eigenji school in Takahashi, whose principal image is Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu. It is known for “Tsurukame no Niwa” (the Crane and Turtle Garden), a dry landscape garden made early in his career by Kobori Enshū.
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: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, when it was founded is not known. In Ryakuō 2 (1339) Ashikaga Takauji restored it as the Ankoku-ji of Bitchū Province and invited Zen Master Jakushitsu Genkō as its founding priest. It is said that later Ueno Yorihisa, lord of Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, put the temple in order, and it was renamed Ankoku Raikyū-ji after him.
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)
- 頼久寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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