Buddhist temple
Ryūzen-ji
龍善寺（りゅうぜんじ）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha (O-Higashi) in Waseda, Tokyo, whose head temple is Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. Its principal image is a standing Amida Nyorai moved here from Jōgū-ji in Mikawa.
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 temple tradition, it is said to have been founded in Kan'ei 15 (1638), at the beginning of the Edo period. The official guide relates that it was built as a place for showing the principal image of Jōgū-ji in Mikawa, its parent temple, in response to people's wish to venerate it in Edo as well. The principal image, a statue of Amida Nyorai, is said to date from the Kamakura period and is a cultural property of Shinjuku Ward.
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)
- 龍善寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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