Buddhist temple
Ryōken-ji
了賢寺（りょうけんじ）
Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha by the sea in Shimizu, Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, also called Shimizu Gobō, with the mountain name Iimoriyama. It welcomes Amida Nyorai as its principal image.
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: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is a temple that has carried on its Buddhist lineage for 550 years since its founding, and the main hall housing Amida Nyorai is more than 250 years old. The guide states that at the time of the Nisonne service, visitors can view the temple's "Gohōmotsu," written in Rennyo Shōnin's own hand.
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)
- 了賢寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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