Ryōtan-ji

龍潭寺 (彦根市)

temple in Hikone

#4 in Hikone / #755 in Japan

by コヲダ

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Ryōtan-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful traditional gardens, it offers a tranquil retreat for visitors. The temple was founded in the 8th century and has connections to the Ii clan, a prominent samurai family. Ryōtan-ji features exquisite examples of Japanese garden design, including a dry landscape garden (karesansui) and a pond garden.

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