The ramins of Ryounji Temple

Historical residence site for the Yoshioki Ouchi-Lord.

Ouchi-Lord Yoshioki Ouchi who has one of powerful leader in Western Japan, has official political residence here at the Ryounji Temple.

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Original Text

I didn't expect much, but I was surprised at the size of the remains. There was a sign to be careful of the beetles. It's a good idea to go while removing the bushes with a cane or umbrella.

It is said to be a castle temple that functions in an emergency.

Original Text

It is the family temple of ３０ Dai Ouchi Yoshioki, who owns Mr. Ouchi's largest territory ７ country. There is a tomb of Yoshioki Ouchi and his wife in the precincts. This temple is located on the mountains from the old highway (not the return of Hagi) to Hagi, a rural area far from the old city. As a family temple of a daimyo, it is too far from the town. In addition, the somon gate of this temple is made of megaliths, reminiscent of the stone walls of the castle. Since the temple played a role as a defense base when it was attacked at that time, this ...

The magnificent stone wall is spectacular!

Original Text

Visited and visited on September 1st (Sun). [See photo] The ruins of Ryounji Temple, which was the family temple of Yoshioki Ouchi, are designated as national historic sites as one of the "Ouchi ruins". Free parking is available. The magnificent stone wall (about 60m long x 3m high x 2m wide) that is said to be the site of the temple is spectacular. It is thought that it was not just a temple, but a "castle temple" that became a castle in an emergency.