Buddhist temple
Ryūkō-in
龍興院（りゅうこういん）
Sumida, Tokyo
A Jōdo-school temple in Yokokawa, Sumida. As its principal image it enshrines an Amida Nyorai that is said to have escaped burning during the war, when the temple family carried it on their backs to an air-raid shelter.
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 temple's official guide, it was opened in Yushima in Kan'ei 4 (1627) by the priest 龍興周徹 as a sub-temple (tatchū) of 霊山寺. After the Great Fire of Meireki it moved to Asakusa, and in Genroku 2 (1689) to its present location in Yokokawa. It burned down completely twice, in the earthquake and in the war, and the present wooden hall was built in Shōwa 39.
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)
- 龍興院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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