Kōkyūzan Myōhō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple commonly referred to by the name Bishamon-san
• Originally founded during the Kan'ei era and moved to its current site during the Genroku era
• The founding priest of the current location is credited as Nichidatsu
• The temple is located in an area formerly known as Mount Amanokagu

What to see

• A major Daruma market held annually on the temple grounds
• Traditional temple buildings reconstructed after high tides destroyed the original site in 1680

When to go

• Visit from February 7th to 9th for the major festival and Daruma market

Getting there

• The temple is a ten minute walk from Yoshiwara Station

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.