Myōdō-ji Temple
妙道寺
Myōdō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple with a unique Amitābha Nyorai statue.
What it is
- A Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1532 by Gakusai.
- The first terakoya in Sakakoshi was opened here.
What to see
- Main image: a wooden Amitābha Nyorai statue.
- Statue was salvaged from a fishing net in 1632.
- Main hall rebuilt in 1734.
- Temple gate rebuilt in 1753.
When to go
- Annually, Earth Chemical performs an insect memorial service.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Sakakoshi Station.
- Sakakoshi Station is on the JR Akō Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県赤穂市坂越1444 Open in Google Maps
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