Myōhon-ji Temple
妙本寺
Myohon-ji is a historic Nichiren temple with a beautiful Momoyama-period hall.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple in Okayama Prefecture.
- Established in 1281.
- Known as 'Nishi Minobu' for Nichiren sect propagation.
- Principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha.
What to see
- The Bangindo, a National Important Cultural Property.
- Bangindo built in 1497 by Kyoto artisans.
- Bangindo features polychrome carvings in Momoyama style.
- Main hall rebuilt in 1583.
- Excavated Bizen ware pots and jars from the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岡山県加賀郡吉備中央町北1501番地 Open in Google Maps
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