Myōen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Shōshū temple in Tokyo.
• Founded in the 14th century as Myōin-ji.
• Known as a kuge-dera, a court noble temple.
• Has a deep connection with the Imperial Court.

What to see

• The current main hall, completed in 1986.
• Yakakui no Ido, a well that supplied water in Edo period.
• A monument to the well, a Sumida Ward cultural property.
• The kubizuka, burial mound of Sōma Daisaku.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Honjo-Azumabashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.