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Ryūun-in (Matsumae)

Coordinates: 41°25′52.76280″N 140°6′25.41600″E / 41.4313230000°N 140.1070600000°E / 41.4313230000; 140.1070600000
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41°25′52.76280″N 140°6′25.41600″E / 41.4313230000°N 140.1070600000°E / 41.4313230000; 140.1070600000Ryūun-in (龍雲院) is a temple in Matsumae, Hokkaidō, Japan. Five of its buildings are Important Cultural Properties.

History

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The temple was founded in 1625 and extended from 1842.[1]

Structures

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The Hondō, Kuri, Sōmon, Shōrō, and Dozō[2] have all been designated Important Cultural Properties.

References

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  1. ^ "Ryūun-in (in Japanese)". Hokkaidō. Archived from the original on 13 May 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 16 March 2011.