Buddhist temple
Ryōsen-ji
霊山寺（りょうせんじ）
Nara, Nara Prefecture
A temple on Mount Tomi in Nakamachi, Nara, whose principal image is Yakushi Nyorai. In its grounds is a rose garden opened by the previous chief priest out of a wish for world peace.
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: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began when Ono no Tomihito perceived Yakushi Nyorai on Mount Tomi and built a bathhouse of medicinal herbs; in the Tenpyō era Gyōki built a great hall by order of Emperor Shōmu, and Bodaisenna, who had come to Japan, is said to have named it Ryōsen-ji because the lie of the land resembled Ryōjusen. In Kōan 6 (1283) the main hall was rebuilt.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
There are temples of the same name in various places. This is Ryōsen-ji in Nakamachi (Tomio), Nara City.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 霊山寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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