Ryumonji Temple
The temple possesses the simple, unadorned appearance characteristic of Zen temples. However, a map of Fuchu from the first year of the Shotoku era (1711) records its grounds as measuring 44 ken (approximately 80 meters) north to south and 50 ken (approximately 90 meters) east to west.
Founded in 1299, it later became a military stronghold in southern Fuchu after a castle was built here. It is said that Oda Nobunaga established his command post at this castle during his campaigns against Asakura Yoshikage and the Ikko uprising. Traces of the moat and earthen ramparts remain to this day.
As a remnant of the castle's presence, the northern area near the gate was called "Old Castle" (Kojo) and the southern area "Lower Moat" (Shimo-no-Go) during the Edo period.
【Goshuin stamp】 Handwritten
※Advance notice required
◆Donation / As you see fit
◆Reception Location／Kuri (Temple Kitchen)
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-2215（Ryumonji Temple ）
- Address
- 福井県越前市本町9-5
- Getting There
- 10-minute walk from Hapi-Line Takefu Station / 10-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC
