Buddhist temple
Ryūsan-ji
龍散寺（りゅうさんじ）
Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture
A Sōtō temple in Higashitomioka, Isehara, styled Kinpōzan Ryūsan Zenji. Its principal image is Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is also known for its spacious grounds where flowers bloom through the seasons.
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: Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it began in Kōji 3 (1557) when 神保輝廣, a younger brother of Hōjō Ujitsuna, built a hermitage here and installed his personal image of Jūichimen Kannon. It is said that in Tenshō 19 temple lands were donated by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and because of this history the temple uses the Hōjō family's mitsuuroko (three scales) as its crest.
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)
- 龍散寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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