Myōen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect Buddhist temple.
• Its mountain name is Wakozan.
• Dedicated to Amida Nyorai.
• Known as Tsuchiya Zeniarai Benzaiten.

What to see

• A cave enshrines Uga-jin stone Buddhas.
• Bentendo hall houses Happi Benzaiten.
• The current main hall was rebuilt in 1745.
• The current Bentendo was rebuilt in 1804.
• A 2.2-meter-tall Gorinto tower.

When to go

• Wash coins in the cave's pond to increase them.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.