Myōen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren sect temple established in 1616.
• Founded as a retirement residence by Honkakuin Nichiei Shonin.
• Dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha and Daikokuten.
• Known as Matsugasaki Daikokuten, a Kyoto God of Fortune.

What to see

• The enshrined Daikokuten statue, created by Saicho.
• The Daikokuten statue survived a 1969 temple fire.
• This statue is called 'Daikokuten Appearing from Fire'.

When to go

• A stop on the Kyoto Seven Gods of Fortune pilgrimage.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.