1625 year (Kaei 2) in was founded Sōtō Zen sect's temple is. Hakodate War in escaped destruction by fire the only temple and, nationally designated Important Cultural Property as is designated. Main hall of the east to kuri, west to there is maritime navigation of safety governing dragon god enshrining Ryūjin-dō.

Also, temple grounds on the Matsumae Three Great Famous Cherry Trees of one "Ezo Kasumi Zakura" there is. Ryūun-in of Kasumi Zakura to, former Hokkaido University former professor of Tatewaki Misao Dr. named. Its name of as, very pale crimson color is beautiful tree is. Hokkaido in rare white-flowered dandelion also can be seen.