Buddhist temple
Ryūkoku-ji
龍谷寺（りゅうこくじ）
Hachiōji, Tokyo
A Sōtō Zen temple (Ryōrinzan) on a south-facing hill in Ōyamachi, Hachiōji, enshrining a Shaka triad as the principal image in its main hall. Statues of three heavenly deities (ten) from the Edo period are also kept in the hall.
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 triad
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Kan'ei 12 (1635), with 大谷弥平 (later 十郎左エ門), a retainer of Hōjō Ujiteru, as its founding patron and 藍底盛悦 invited as its founding priest. The temple name is said to come from the dragon (ryū) of the Benten Pond and the place name Ōya (大谷). The present main hall, built entirely of zelkova, was built in Shōwa 52.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 龍谷寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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