Ryūmonji Temple
The temple possesses the simple, unadorned appearance characteristic of Zen temples. However, a map of Fuchu from the first year of the Shōtoku 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 Ikkō uprising. Traces of the moat and earthen ramparts remain to this day. As a remnant of the castle's history, the northern area in front of the temple gate was called "Old Castle" (Kojō), while the southern area was called "Lower Moat" (Shimo-no-Gōri) during the Edo period.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-2215（Ryūmonji Temple）
- Address
- 福井県越前市本町9-5
- Getting There
- 10-minute walk from Happirain Takefu Station / 10-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC
