Myōhō-ji Temple
妙法寺
Myohoji is a historic Nichiren temple in Yokohama, known for its ancient tree and cultural property.
What it is
- Nichiren Buddhist temple in Sugita, Yokohama.
- Founded by Jogyoin Nichiyu Shonin and Myohoin Nichika Shonin.
- Converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1352.
- Family temple of the Mamiya family since the Muromachi period.
What to see
- Enshrines Gozu Tenno.
- Worships Nichika Shonin as a guardian of legs and hips.
- A 600-year-old Byakushin tree stands in front of the gate.
- The Byakushin tree is one of Kanagawa's 100 famous trees.
- Nichiyu's Title Mandala is a designated cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県横浜市磯子区杉田5丁目 Open in Google Maps
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