Temple · Minoo
Minoosan Ryuanji Temple 瀧安寺
Ancient Shugendo temple on the Minoo Falls trail, counted among Japan's four Benzaiten temples and said to be the birthplace of lotteries.
HoursOffice 10:00-16:00
PriceSpecial viewing (adult): ¥500
Getting thereHankyu Minoo Station, 15 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeMid-late November (Minoo maples)
Address2-23 Minookoen, Minoh, Osaka 562-0002
Websiteryuanji.org
About
Ryuanji was founded in 658 according to tradition and is linked to En no Gyoja, founder of Shugendo. It stands along the Minoo Park trail to Minoo Falls, and its Hoo-kaku hall was designed by architect Takeda Goichi. It is said to be the origin of Japan's tomikuji lotteries, revived in a traditional form in 2009.
Highlights
- Benzaiten hall
- Hoo-kaku by Takeda Goichi (registered cultural property)
- Origin of tomikuji lottery
- Minoo Falls trail and maples
Tips
- 15 min walk from Hankyu Minoo Station along the falls trail
- Office 10:00-16:00; no phone enquiries
- Inner halls open on special-viewing days for 500 yen
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