Buddhist temple
Ryūgen-ji
龍源寺（りゅうげんじ）
Tsunan, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Nakafukami, Tsunan, a town known for its heavy snowfall, with the mountain name Fukamisan. It enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its principal image, attended by the venerable Makakashō and the venerable Anan.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded in Tenshō 10 (1582; by another account 1587), and its founder is said to be 日山建慧, the tenth head of Kenshō-ji in Uragawara-ku, Jōetsu City. It is known for its ties with the 赤山義塾, a school held at the temple from the end of the Edo period until Meiji 3, and with the Meiji-era Zen master 星見天海.
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)
- 龍源寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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